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A  Manual  Designed  for  the  Guidance  of 
Writers  in  DisposiQg  of  their  Work. 

Revised  and  Corrected  to  Date. 

FOURTH  EDITION. 
1900. 


THR  EDITOR    PU  BUSHING  CO. 

Kranki.in.  O. 


COPYRIGHTED 

1900. 

THE     EDITOR    PUBLISHING  CO. 


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:$  CONTENTS.  & 


Preface              .              .              .              .  _                     1 

S^Revision    of    Mss.             ...  1 

•    Special  Note                 _             .             .  .                    2 

Agricultural  and  Horticultural     -             -  3 

Fashion,  Home  and  Household            -  -                    11 

"^C    Humorous               .             .             .             .  15 

Juveniles         -              .              .              .  .                   17 

I  Literary                  .              .              .              _  24 

"L.       "         Monthlies     -             -             -  -                   20 

^          "         Weeklies              -              -              -  85 

.'  Newspapers         -         .              .              .  .                   39 

Q    Religious  Papers                ...  40 

Sporting           .              .              .              .  .                   53 

m  Syndicates              ....  r>5 

fl^   Miscellaneous               ....  58 

J    Publications  that  use  Serials       -              -  64 

Publishing  Houses      .             .             .  .                  00 


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PREFACE. 


In  preparing  for  the  Writers  of  America  the  fourth 
edition  of  this  guide,  very  much  more  general  informa- 
tion has  been  included  than  was  the  case  in  the  former 
editions. 

This  work  was  first  issued  in  1894,  and  was  at  once 
recognized  by  writers  and  the  press  generally  as  the 
most  complete  and  authentic  guide  to  the  manuscript 
market  that  had  ever  been  attempted. 

Our  purpose  of  affording  a  complete  manual  would 
not  be  fully  accomplished  by  merely  giving  a  list  of  the 
publications  which  buy  literary  material.  The  writer 
needs  more  than  this;  information  regarding  the  classes 
of  work  used  by  each,  together  with  information  re- 
garding the  general  or  maximum  length  of  stories,  and 
the  individual  characteristics  of  the  publications. 

The  compiler  has  enjoyed  excellent  facilities  for 
obtaining  exact  information  regarding  the  needs  of  all 
publications.  Much  of  such  information  has  been 
obtained  through  personal  correspondence,  and  the  re- 
sult secured  by  the  writing  of  more  than  a  thousand 
letters  is  now  placed  before  our  readers. 

Aside  from  possessing  the  knowledge  regarding  the 
various  periodicals,  and  the  ability  to  collate  the  infor- 
mation personally,  no  single  individual  could  procure 
this  information  for  himself  without  a  direct  expenditure 
of  more  than  fifty  times  the  cost  of  this  volume. 

Many  suggestions  occur  to  us — the  outgrowth  of  per- 
sonal experience  as  a  contributor  to  a  very  large  number 
of  publications,  as  well  as  from  the  experience  gained 
by  years  of  service  at  the  editorial  desk — which  will  be 
of  especial  value  to  young  writers.     As  these  touch  many 

(I) 


„  PREFACE 

points   connected    with    the   literary   trade,    and  cannot 
well  be  classified,  we  will  group  theiu  here. 

First :  Let  us  give  you  a  suggestion  regarding  the 
preparation  of  manuscripts.  It  would  be  unwise  to  say 
that  the  manner  in  which  a  contribution  is  presented  to 
the  notice  of  an  editor  is  of  more  moment  than  the  mat- 
ter itself.  Yet  it  is  wholly  within  bounds  to  say  that 
the  acceptance  of  your  work,  and  consequently  your 
entire  future  outlook  for  literary  success,  will  often 
depend  upon  the  impression  which  you  make  upon  an 
editor  at  the  outset. 

Second:  Type-written  manuscripts  are  always  pre- 
ferred. Some  large  offices  even  go  so  far  as  to  refuse  to 
consider  any  other.  And  even  the  best  and  most  legible 
penscript  is  not  so  favorably  regarded,  and  will  not 
have  the  same  prompt  and  careful  attention  that  is 
accorded  to  type-script.  A  fair  presentation  of  the  mat- 
ter would  be,  that  if  two  manuscripts  of  equal  merit  are 
submitted,  one  type-written,  the  other  in  pen-script,  the 
one  which  is  type-irriften  will  be  accepted  and  the  other 
rejected.  With  the  great  number  of  manuscripts  con- 
tinually being  offered  in  all  the  best  offices,  no  writer 
can  art'ord  to  have  the  chances  against  him  to  this  extent. 

Third:  Of  equal  importance  are  correct  orthogra- 
phy and  punctuation.  More  writers  err  in  this  latter 
respect  than  can  readily  be  believed.  We  have  exam- 
ined many  manuscripts  prepared  by  cultivated  and  intel- 
ligent writers,  in  which  the  dash  and  the  period  were 
the  only  forms  of  punctuation  employed.  It  should  not 
be  lost  sight  of  that  there  are  colons  and  semi-colons, 
commas,  interrogation  points  and  exclamation  points, 
and  that  each  has  its  proper  place  and  use.  The  apos- 
trophe, too,  is  by  some  either  wholly  omitted  or  wretch- 
edly abused.  Errors  in  these  matters  will  not  attract 
an  editor,  nor  prejudice  him  in  your  favor.  For  even 
if  your  manuscript  should  be  accepted,  with  all  its 
blemishes,  the  editor  must  then  take  the  time  to  do  for 
you  this  work  which  you  should  have  done,  to  make 
your  copy  ready  for  the  printer. 


PREFACE  HI 

Fourth:  In  regard  to  the  length  of  articles  wanted, 
it  is  well  to  keep  in  mind  that  the  maximum  acceptable 
length  is  rarely  the  desirable  one.  Editors  look  with 
much  greater  favor  upon  shorter  articles,  as  such  will 
enable  them  to  make  up  the  successive  issues  of  their 
publications  with  a  greater  variety  of  contents  than 
would  be  possible  if  all  articles  ran  to  the  maximum 
length. 


The  art  of  illustration  has  developed  rapidly  within 
recent  years,  and  the  number  of  publications  which  use 
illustrations  in  connection  with  the  text  is  larger  than 
ever  before.  The  magazines,  illustrated  weekly  journals, 
trade  and  class  publications,  newspapers,  and  newspaper 
syndicates  are  all  inclined  to  regard  favorably  material 
which  is  adaptable  to  illustration.  If,  then,  in  sending 
a  manuscript  which  may  be  used  as  an  illustrated  article, 
you  send  with  it  material  for  illustration,  or  advise 
the  editor  that  you  have  such  ready  to  forward, 
your  chances  for  acceptance  are  increased.  Original 
drawings  are  best  for  this  purpose,  but  good  original 
photographs  will  usually  serve. 

If  illustrative  material  is  sent  with  stories,  it  should 
be  of  the  very  highest  quality — good  wash  drawings  or 
pen  and  ink  sketches.  And  it  will  hardly  pay  to  have 
such  prepared,  unless  for  stories  which  may  reasonably 
be  expected  to  bring  liberal  compensation. 

The  classes  of  work  toward  which  young  writers 
turn  most  naturally  are  story  writing  and  poetry.  We 
will  consider  story  writing  first.  At  present  there  is  a 
wider  market  for  short  stories  than  for  almost  any  other 
literary  work.  The  recent  development  in  this  line  has 
been  extraordinary,  and  short  stories  are  used  by  the 
very  widest  range  of  publications.  But  against  this 
may  be  set  the  fact  that  every  writer  who  puts  pen  to 
paper  is  engaged  to  some  extent  in  supplying  them,  and 
a  vast  number  of  short  stories  are  being  continually  of- 


,v  PREFACE 

fered.  Yet  good  work  is  bound  to  find  a  place  if  one  is 
persistent,  and  not  discouraged  bj'  a  few  refusals. 

Poetry,  on  the  other  hand,  is  the  most  undesirable 
work,  from  a  pecuniary  point  of  view,  that  a  writer  can 
produce.  There  are  few  publications  which  pay  with 
any  liberality  at  all  for  verse,  and  most  of  that  which 
appears  in  print  is  published  for  glor}'  alone.  For  this 
reason  we  have  refrained  from  making  special  mention, 
except  in  a  few  cases,  of  the  publications  which  use 
verse.  In  a  general  way  we  may  say  that  all  the  high 
class  magazines,  the  best  weeklies,  a  few  religious  pa- 
pers, and  a  very  few  dailies  do;  but  an  immense 
amount  of  poetry  is  offered  by  writers  who  are  willing 
to  publish  without  price,  and  the  market  is  thus  ruined, 
except  for  the  very  best  work. 

After  the  short  story,  articles  of  information  and 
good  travel  articles  are  most  in  demand,  and  these  are 
used  also  by  publications  of  the  widest  range.  The 
magazines,  literary  weeklies,  daily  papers,  religious, 
household,  agricultural  and  trade  publications  all  afford 
a  market.  With  travel  articles,  more  than  with  almost 
anything  else,  illustration  will  help  the  sale. 

The  writing  of  material  especially  adapted  to  the 
household,  affords  a  wide  field  and  a  fairly  profitable 
one.  Besides  the  distinctly  household  publications, 
man}"  agricultural,  religious,  and  other  journals  maintain 
houbchold  departments.  In  such  are  included  articles 
on  dress,  health,  care  of  children,  management  of  flow- 
ers, home  decoration  and  household  economy  with  all  its 
related  branches.  Such  material  does  not  usually  com- 
mand a  high  price,  but  a  great  deal  of  it  is  used,  and 
we  would  especially  advise  new  writers  to  work  along 
this  line ;  if  one  possesses  any  knowledge  or  can  give 
any  practical  information  upon  such  matters,  our  lists 
will  tell  where  it  will  be  available. 

Among  our  special  lists  will  be  found  one  of  publi- 
cations that  buy  serial  stories.  Here  is  a  wide  field  for 
the  writer,  but  the  needs  of  these  publications  are  so 
diverse  that  it  is  quite  impossible    to  give    in  a    limited 


PREFACE  V 

space  the  detailed  information  which  writers  may  wish. 
Briefly,  we  can  say  that  these  give  a  market  for  relig- 
ious stories,  for  children's  stories,  for  stories  of  adven- 
ture, stories  of  domestic  life,  love  stories,  etc. ;  but  be- 
fore offering  a  serial  for  publication  it  would  be  w^ell  to 
censider  particularly  if  it  is  adapted  to  the  needs  of  the 
publication  to  which  you  propose  to  offer  it.  This  is 
advisable  when  submitting  any  manuscript,  but  on  ac- 
count of  the  expense,  and  the  probably  greater  value  of 
the  manuscript,  especial  care  should  be  taken  to  send 
such  out  with  a  true  aim.  It  is  not  a  bad  plan  to  submit 
a  synopsis  of  the  serial  to  an  editor  and  ask  if  he  would 
care  to  consider  it,  before  sending  the  manuscript  for- 
ward. In  such  correspondence  always  state  the  length 
of  the  story  and  the  number  of  chapters.  By  observing 
this  suggestion  much  postage  and  wearisome  delay  may 
be  saved. 

It  has  been  proved  by  the  reception  which  was  ac- 
corded the  earlier  editions  of  this  work. that  the  book  is  of 
value  both  to  the  practiced  author  and  to  the  beginner 
in  literature.  Neither  the  practiced  writer,  nor  the 
novice,  can  ever  have  too  much  information  regarding 
the  literary  market. 

We  trust  that  the  present  edition  will  prove  of  even 
greater  help  than  either  of  the  previous  ones. 


SUPPLEMENT 


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SELL 
MANUSCRIPTS. 

CORRECTED  TO  MARCH  1st,  1901. 

Giving  memorandum  of  changes  in  established  publica- 
tions, list  of  those  that  have  discontinued,  and 
of  new  publications  that  have  entered 
the  field  since  the  issuing  of 
the  fourth  edition. 


It  is  manifestly  impossible  to  have  a  manual  of  this 
sort  constantly  correct  to  date.  The  changes  in  the 
publishing  world  are  unceasing,  and  a  list  that  is  cor- 
rect to  day  may  be  faulty  to-morrow.  In  order  to  make 
this  work  as  nearly  accurate  as  possible  we  issue  peri- 
odically new  editions  as  they  may  be  required,  and  sup- 
plements explaining  all  important  changes.  In  this 
manner  we  are  enabled  to  keep  the  manual  in  the  place 
achieved  at  the  outset,  as  the  recognized  guide  for 
authors,  in  selling  manuscripts. 


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NEW  PUBLICATIONS. 


Among  publications  that  have  recently  entered  the 
field  or  that  have  not  previously  been  mentioned  in  this 
work  we  would  call  the  attention  of  writers  to  the  fol- 
lowing. 

Arrowhead,  The.  Monthly,  A  magazine  devoted  to 
fiction  and  household  miscellany;  uses  short  articles 
upon  a  variety  of  topics.     Ijouisville,  Ky. 

American  Illustrated  Methodist  Magazine.  Monthly. 
A  religious  magazine  of  high  character,  devoted 
mainly  to  the  church  indicated  by  its  title,  but 
using  some  fiction  and  general  miscellany. 

Bohemian,  The.  Monthly.  A  magazine  of  short  stories 
(under  2000  words).    Boston, 

Brown  Book,  The.  Monthly.  A  small  magazine  de- 
voted to  fiction  and  literary  miscellany.     Boston. 

Book  News.  Monthly  A  magazine  originally  devoted 
to  the  book  trade  and  to  book  reviews,  but  now  be- 
ing developed  along  lines  of  general  literature.  New 
York. 

Culinary  Topics?'  Monthly.  The  name  of  this  publi- 
cation sufficiently  indicates  its  line  of  work.  Boston. 

Caterer,  The.  Monthly.  The  name  of  this  publica- 
tion sufficiently  indicates  it  line  of  work.  New  York. 

Coast,  The.  Monthly.  Devoted  to  magazine  mis- 
cellany and  fiction,  with  especial  reference  to  the 
development  and  civilization  of  the  far  west. 
Seattle,  Wash. 


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Daily  Story  Pub.  Co.,  The.  57  Dearborn  Street,  Chi- 
cago, is  a  syndicate  purchasing  short  stories,  2000 
words  or  under,  for  use  by  daily  newspapers. 

Delineator,  The.  Monthly.  This  publication  has 
not  been  previously  named  in  this  manual.  It  is 
mainly  a  journal  of  fashions  ;  but  it  uses  a  consider- 
able amount  of  good  fiction,  and  a  few  articles  of 
miscellaneous  character.     New  York. 

Farmer's  Home  Journal,  The.  Monthly.  A  journal 
of  high  character,  devoted  to  the  interests  of  the 
home  and  the  household.     Chicago. 

Golfer,  The.  Monthly.  A  magazine  devoted  espec- 
ially to  the  sport  indicated.  Uses  some  short  stories, 
preferably  chose  of  the  golf  links,  or  having  a 
decided  out-of-door  flavor.     Boston. 

Home  Magazine,  The.  Monthly.  Devoted  to  general 
literature  of  high  character,  and  uses  considerable 
fiction  and  poetry.  New  York. 

Literary  Era,  The.  Monthly.  A  magazine  originally 
devoted  to  the  book  trade  and  to  book  reviews,  but 
now  being  developed  along  lines  of  general  litera- 
ture.    Philadelphia. 

New  Idea  Woman's  Magazine,  The.  Monthly.  De- 
voted to  fashions  and  subjects  of  social  usages  and 
household  affairs.     Uses  some  fiction    New  York. 

New  Idea  Woman's  Magazine,  The.  Monthly.  De- 
voted to  fashions,  and  subjects  of  social  usage  and 
household  affairs.     Uses  some  fiction.     New  York. 

Rocky  Mountain  Magazine,  The.  Monthly.  A  maga- 
zine of  general  literature,  giving  special  attention 
to  stories  and  articles  of  interest  to  and  concerning 
the  far  west.     Helena,   Mont. 


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Rough  Rideh,  The.  Monthly.  Devoted  to  magazine 
miscellany  and  liction,  with  especial  reeerence  to 
the  development  and  civilization  of  the  far  west. 
Butte,  Moat. 

Star,  The.  Monthly.  A  juvenile  magazine,  giving 
special  attention  to  literature  for  boys.     Chicago. 

Smart  Set,  The.  Monthly.  A  magazine  of  general 
literature,  paying  especial  attention  to  brilliant  fic- 
tion (both  short  short  stories  and  serials)  to  poems, 
and  smart  sayings.     New  York. 

Success.  Monthly.  A  journal  devoted  mainly  to  artic- 
les dealing  with  success  and  progress,  both  of  the 
individual  and  the  nation.  Uses  biographical 
sketches  of  especially  successful  men,  some  miscel- 
lany and  a  little  good  short  fiction.     New  York, 

Western  World,  The.  Monthly.  A  family  journal, 
using  mainly  articles  of  interest  to  women,  and 
publishing  some  fiction.     Chicago. 

World's  Work,  The.  Monthly.  A  high  class  mag'-izine, 
devoted  to  chronicling  the  development  and  progress 
of  the  world  in  all  lines  of  material  industry  and 
achievement.     New  York. 


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DISCONTINUANCES  AND  CHANGES. 


East  and  West,  (see  page  28)  has  discontinued  publica- 
tion. 

Favorite,    The,    (see   page   18)    has   been   absorbed    by 
Little  Folks,  Warner,  N.  H, 

Home  Queen,  The,  (see  page  11)   has   been   removed   to 
Waterville,   Me. 

Home,  The,  (see  page  12)  has  been  removed   from.  Bos- 
ton to  New  Yorli. 

How  To  Grow  Flowers,  (see  page  5)  has  been  changed 
to  Home  cnid  Flowers. 

Home  Monthly.  The,  (see  page  12)    has   been   absorbed 
by  Oood  Housekeeping,  Springfield,  Mass. 

New  Century,  The,  (see  page  31)  has  discontinued  pub- 
lication. 

NiCKLE  Magazine,  The,  (see  page  31)  has  been  removed 
from  Boston  to  New  York, 

Owl,  The,    (see  page  82)  has  discontinued  publication. 

Penny  Magazine,  The,  (see  page  38)  has  been  changed 
to  The  Unique  Magazine. 

Popular  Science.     Monthly,  (see  page  32)    is  now  pub- 
lished by  McClure,  Piiiilips  &  Co.,  New  York. 

Self  Culture  (see  page  33)  has  been  changed  to  3Iodern 
Culture  and  removed  to  Cleveland,  O. 


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Southern  Farm,  The,  (see  page  8)    has   been    absorbed 
by  The  Southern  Cultivator,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

Voice,  The,    (see   page   38)    has  been   changed  to   The 
Neiv  Voice  and  removed  to  Chicago. 

Western  Trail,  The,    (see  page  34)   has  discontinued 
publication. 


REVISION  AND    CRITICISM. 


For  the  assistance  of  writers  who  may  desire  more 
detailed  information  regarding  the  marketing  of  Mss. 
than  it  has  been  possible  to  give  in  these  pages,  the  un- 
dersigned will  read  manuscripts  and  advise  concernirig 
them,  on  the  following  terms: 

Each  manuscript  submitted  must  be  accompanied  by 
the  following  fees  : 

*For  each  short  poem,  60  cents. 

*Each  manuscript  of  2,000  words  or  less,  50  cents. 

*Each  manuscript  of  more  than  2,000  words,  20 
cents  for  each  1,000  words,  or  fraction  of  same. 

Special  rates  will  be  given  for  the  examination  of 
book  Mss.  of  more  than  20,000  words. 

Revision  and  correction  of  manuscripts  done  upon 
the  most  reasonable  terms  consistent  with  thorough  and 
accurate  work. 

A  manuscript  properly  prepared  for  publication  is 
half  sold.  The  other  half  of  the  selling  consists  in  know- 
ing where  to  send  it.  This  information  we  give  in  the 
most  exact  and  complete  form  to  all  who  submit  their 
manuscripts  to  us. 


*Thi8  charge  covers  the  cost  of  reading  thp  manuscript,  making  list  of 
not  less  than  six  publications  to  which  best  adapted,  and  giving  letter  of 
criticism  or  advice  where  the  need  of  such  is  indicated. 

MSS.  DEFT, 

THE  EDITOR, 

FRANKLIN,     O. 

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SPECIAL  NOTE. 


Much  of  the  information  given  herein  has  been  ob- 
tained by  direct  correspondence.  It  will  be  observed 
that  several  publications  state  that  ihey  are  already  suf- 
ficently  supplied  with  manuscripts.  It  might  seem,  con- 
sequently, that  these  should  not  be  included  in  our  lists. 
But  it  must  be  borne  in  mind  that  no  publication  is  sup- 
plied for  all  time  ahead.  It  is  the  practice  of  all  publi- 
cations to  accumulate  material  so  that  they  may  not 
have  to  depend  upon  miscellaneous  otf erings  f rom  month 
to  month.  These  supplies,  however  large  they  may  be, 
are  sufficient  only  to  serve  for  a  few  months  at  the  best. 
A  publication  which  may  say  to  us,  or  to  its  contributors, 
in  May,  that  it  wants  nothing  at  all,  may  be  very  glad 
in  September  to  receive  offerings.  Our  suggestion  regard- 
ing such  would  be  that  each  contributor  should  write 
and  ask  whether  the  material  which  he  wishes  to  sub- 
mit would  be  considered.  In  this  manner  both  delays 
to  yourself  and  annoyance  to  busy  editors  may  be 
avoided. 


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AGRICULTURAL  AND  HORTICULTURAL 


The  following  list  embraces  all  the  agricultural  pub- 
lications of  general  circulation  in  the  United  States.  It 
is  a  list  which  we  would  particularly  commend  to  the 
consideration  of  young  writers,  as  their  needs  and  the 
field  covered  by  them  give  scope  for  much  plain  and 
practical  work,  which  may  serve  as  a  training  and  prep- 
aration for  more  ambitious  literary  endeavors.  These 
journals  do  not  confine  themselves  wholly  to  material 
dealing  with  practical  agriculture  ;  but,  besides  agricul- 
ture, horticultiire,  floriculture,  forestry,  etc.,  most  of 
them  use  material  for  the  household;  stories,  either  for 
adults  or  for  children ;  travel  and  descriptive  articles, 
articles  of  information,  etc.  They  do  not  pay  as  liber- 
ally for  contributions  as  some  other  publications.  The 
average  rate  is  not  far  from  .$3.00  per  thousand  words, 
which  may  be  considered  very  fair  remuneration  for  the 
service  demanded.  Almost  any  matter  of  practical 
value  to  the  farm  or  the  household,  even  not  in  the 
direct  line  of  agriculture,  may  find  a  market  with  some 
of  these.  Short  articles  are  more  in  demand  with  pub- 
lications of  this  class  than  are  longer  ones. 

American  Agriculturist,  The.  "Weekly,  Illustrated, 
32  pp.  Uses  practical  articles  on  agi'iculture,  hor- 
ticulture and  the  household,  which  should  not  ex- 
ceed 1,000  words,  and  even  shorter  articles  are  better 
liked.  Articles  accompanied  by  illustrations  are 
especially  acceptable.  Devotes  much  attention  to 
domestic  matters.  Uses  children's  stories,  which 
should  not  exceed  2,000  to  3,000  words.  Buys  some 
verse,  of  a  character  adapted  to  the  purposes  of  the 
publication.     Springfield,  Mass. 


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Agricultural  EinTOMisT,THE.  Monthly.  24pp.  Articles 
pertaining  to  practical  agriculture,  agricultural 
essays,  and  travel  and  descriptive  articles.  Also 
cont"ains  household  department.  Articles  should 
run  from  1,000  to  1,500  words.     Indianapolis,   Ind. 

American  Faumek,  The.  Monthly.  16  pp.  Devoted  in 
a  practical  manner  to  the  general  interests  of  the 
farm  and  the  household.     Indianapolis,  Ind. 

Amateur  Gardening.  Monthly.  Illustrated,  16  pp. 
Short  articles,  not  exceeding  2,000  words,  on  gar- 
dening, floriculture  and  fruit  growing.  Spring- 
field, Mass. 

American  Gardening.  Monthly.  Devoted  not  only  to 
all  branches  of  amateur  and  professional  gardening, 
but  to  bees,  poultry,  birds,  dogs,   etc.     New  York. 

American  Florist,  The.  Weekly.  Devoted  to  all 
branches  of  the  flower  trade.  Has  a  wide  circula- 
tion among  florists,  and  articles  must  be  such  as 
will  contain  information  and  be  of  use  to  their  read- 
ers. All  subjects  relating  to  the  greenhouse  are 
treated.  Illustrated  articles  are  desired.  Chicago, 
111. 

Country  Gentleman,  The.  Weekly,  20  pp.  Practical 
articles  on  agriculture,  horticulture  and  the  house- 
hold. Correspondence  regarding  crops,  the  season, 
and  the  condition  of  agriculture.  Articles  should 
not  exceed  three  columns — about  2,400  words; 
shorter  ones  meet  with  readier  acceptance.  All  con- 
tributions received  are  acknowledged  in  next  issue, 
but  editors  will  not  enter  into  any  personal  corres- 
pondence   concerning    Mss.     Albany,  N.  Y. 

Farm  Stock  and  Home.  Semi-monthly.  An  agricul- 
tural paper  using  material  of  especial  adaptation  to 
the  north-west.     Minneapolis. 


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Farm  and  Fireside,  The.  Semi-monthly.  16  to  24  pp. 
Uses  brief,  pointed  articles  upon  agriculture,  and 
for  the  household  department.  500  words  is  a  desir- 
able length,  unless  the  subject  be  of  exceptional  in- 
terest. Uses  short  stories,  of  about  1,500  words, 
which  are  especially  applicable  to  the  home  and 
farm.     Springfield,  Ohio. 

Farm  and  Home.  Semi-monthly.  Uses  short  articles 
of  a  practical  nature.  Anything  relating  to  the 
farm  is  considered.  Home  department  is  spicy  and 
good,  and  there  is  always  a  story  or  two,  maybe 
1,000  words  or  so  in  length,  for  young  folks,  and 
frequently  a  serial  for  older  readers.  Springfield, 
Mass.,  or  Chicago,   111. 

Field  and  Farm.  Weekly.  16  pp.  Uses  practical  arti- 
cles on  agriculture  and  horticulture  pertaining  to 
Colorado  and  neighboring  territory.  Gives  much 
attention  to  stock  and  irrigation.  Articles  should 
run  from  pithy,  pointed  paragraphs  up  to  1,500 
words.     Denver,  Colo. 

Farm,  Field  and  Fireside.  Weekly.  An  agricultural 
journal  containing  the  usual  departments,  and  mis- 
cellany. Material  olFered  shovild  be  adapted  to  the 
needs  of  a  large  section  of  the  west  and  north-west. 
Chicago. 

Florists'  Exchange,  The.  Weekly.  Devoted  to  the 
tlower  trade.  Circulates  widely  among  florists,  and 
treats  all  subjects  of  interest  to  greenhouse  men. 
New  York. 

How  TO  Grow  Flowers.  Monthly.  Besides  the  articles 
which  relate  strictly  to  floriculture,  poems,  short 
stories  and  serials  are  used.  All  of  these  should 
touch  lightly  at  least  upon  some  aspect  of  floral  life. 
This  magazine  pays  at  the  rate  of  $2.00  per  1,000 
words  for  floral  articles,  and  at  a  fair  rate  for 
poems,  stories,  etc.     Springfield,  O. 


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Indiana  Farmer,  Tin:,  Weekly,  Has  the  usual  depart- 
ments of  an  agricultural  paper,  and  uses  material  of 
especial  adaptation  to  Indiana  and  the  Central 
West,  Uses  some  original  stories  and  sketches,  and 
has  a  department  for  the  ladies.  Pays  $1.00  per 
column  for  available  contributions.  Indianapolis, 
Ind. 

Iowa  Homestead,  The.  Weekly.  An  agricultural  jour- 
nal of  the  highest  class,  but  uses  material  prepared 
by  its  editorial  staff,  to  a  very  large  extent.  Has 
the  usual  departments  of  a  farm  and  household  pa- 
per.    Des  Moines,  la. 

Kansas  Farmer,  The.  Weekly.  Uses  articles  of  100  to 
500  words  on  stock,  irrigation,  horticulture,  dairy, 
poultry  and  home  topics.  Contributors  must  keep 
in  mind  that  this  is  essentially  a  journal  for  the 
farmers  of  the  state  of   Kansas.     Topeka,    Kansas, 

Michigan  Farmer,  The.  Weekly.  Uses  agricultural 
and  household  miscellany,  particularly  that  which 
has  especial  adaptation  to  the  needs  of  farmers  of 
that  state.  Pays  for  available  copy  at  $1.50  to 
$2.00  per  column.  Has  a  department  devoted  to 
the  poultry-yard,  others  for  live  stock,  the  dairy, 
and  horticulture.     Detroit,  Mich, 

Mayflower,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated,  30  pp.  A  jour- 
nal of  horticulture  and  floriculture.  Uses  short 
articles  upon  the  cultivation  of  flowers,  fruits  and 
vegetables,  and  articles  describing  special  cultures. 
Has  a  household  department.  Buys  floral  poems. 
Floral  Park,  New  York. 

Nebraska  Farmer,  The.  Weekly.  Has  the  usual  de- 
partments of  an  agricultural  journal.  Material 
must  have  special  adaptation  to  the  locality  in 
which  it  circulates.  Does  not  pay  cash  for  contri- 
butions, but  does  pay  in  other  ways,  with  imple- 
ments, etc.     Lincoln,  Nebr. 


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National  Stockman  AND  Farmer,  The.  Weekly.  24  pp. 
Practical  agriculture  and  stock  farming.  Uses  arti- 
cles on  growing  crops  and  feeding  stock  ;  managing 
the  dairy  and  orchard.  Occasionally  uses  serial 
stories,  short  stories  and  children's  stories  of  a 
character  especially  suitable  to  a  home  and  farm 
publication.  Has  a  household  department  and  uses 
special  articles  on  all  subjects  that  are  of  interest  to 
farmers  and  their  families  ;  also  collections  of  short, 
pithy  paragraphs  upon  the  different  branches  of  agri- 
culture. Ordinarily,  contributions  should  not  ex- 
ceed 1,000  words.  Payment  at  the  rate  of  $1.00  per 
column  and  upward.     Pittsburg,  Pa. 

Ohio  Farmer,  The.  Weekly.  16  pp.  Devoted  to  agri- 
culture and  horticulture,  with  special  reference  to 
the  interests  of  the  Lake  Region  and  the  Central 
West.  Devotes  much  space  to  household  and  do- 
mestic matters  and  to  stories,  both  short  and  serial, 
which  are  in  line  with  its  purpose  as  a  representa- 
tive household  and  farm  journal.  Does  not  pay  very 
liberally,  and  states  that  it  is  continually  over- 
whelmed with  contributions.     Cleveland,  Ohio. 

Practical  Poultrtman,The.  Monthly.  Publishers  write 
as  follows:  "We  use  some  good  i^oultry  articles 
from  cimpetent  writers,  for  which  we  pay  at  the 
average  rate  of  about  .|1.50  per  page.  Have  all  the 
contributions  we  can  use  now."  Whitney's  Point, 
New  York. 

Practical  Farmer,  The.  Weekly.  16  pp.  Devoted  to 
practical  agriculture,  especially  to  reports  upon 
methods  of  crop  culture,  told  by  men  of  experience. 
Uses  articles  up  to  2,000  words  in  length.  Letter 
states:  "We  use  no  manuscripts  except  those  sent 
by  regular  paid  correspondents  and  subscribers." 
P.  O.  Box  1317,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


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Phaikik  Farmeu,  The.  Weekly.  16  pp.  Devoted  to 
practifal  agriculture,  special  attention  being  paid 
to  the  Middle  West.  Uses  articles  not  exceeding 
800  words  :  has  a  staff  of  regular  contributors  who 
keep  it  pretty  well  supplied.  May,  however,  ac- 
cept occasional  contributions  from  others.  Chicago. 

Rural  Californian,  The.  Monthly.  56  to  80  pp.  Prac- 
tical articles  on  agriculture,  especially  pertaining 
to  the  Pacific  Coast.  Articles  should  not  exceed 
2,000  words.     Los  Angeles,  California. 

Rural  New  Yorker,  The.  Weekly.  One  of  the  oldest  of 
our  agricultural  papers.  Uses  articles  dealing  with 
special  cultures  and  other  miscellaneous  agricul- 
tural topics.  Has  a  department  for  women  and  the 
home.     New  York. 

Southern  Farm,  The.  Semi-monthly,  64  pp.  General 
articles  on  agriculture  and  farm  life,  not  exceeding 
3,000  words.  Has  an  extensive  household  depart- 
ment, and  uses  short  stories.  Contributors  should 
send  matter  having  a  special  bearing  on  the  inter- 
ests of    the  Middle  South.     Atlanta,  Ga. 

Success  with  Flowers.  Monthly.  All  articles  must 
be  strictly  floral,  giving  plain,  practical  advice 
which  the  average  amateur  can  understand.  Articles 
exceeding  1,000  words  are  rarely  accepted.  Accept- 
ed manuscripts  are  paid  for  upon  publication.  West 
Grove,  Pa. 

Success  with  the  Garden.  A  bright  little  paper  de- 
voted to  gardening  and  horticulture.  Reed  City, 
Michigan. 

Texas  Farm  and  Ranch.  Weekly.  A  southern  journal 
for  the  farm  and  household.  Discusses  farm  topics 
of  all  sorts.  Pays  about  $1.50  per  column.  Dallas, 
Texas. 


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Up  To  Date  Farming  and  Gardening.  Semi-monthly. 
30pp.  A  carefully  edited  journal,  giving  attention 
to  agriculture  in  its  broadest  field,  to  truck  farming 
and  gardening,  floriculture,  dairying,  poultr}^  the 
apiary,  horticulture  and  forestry,  and  live  stock. 
Short,  pithy  articles  seem  to  be  most  in  demand. 
Indianapolis,  Ind. 

Vick's  Magazine.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  32pp.  A 
journal  of  horticulture  and  floriculture.  A  note 
from  the  publisher  states  :  "The  magazine  will  con- 
tain the  most  reliable  information  on  subjects  of 
interest  to  everyone  who  cultivates  a  garden  or  even 
raises  window  plants.  These  subjects  will  embrace 
the  care  of  the  lawn  and  ornamental  trees  and 
shrubs,  flowering  and  foliage  plants,  garden  vege- 
tables and  small  fruits,  orchard  fruits  and  the  in- 
terests related  thereto,  and  nature-studies  for 
young  people.     Rochester,  N.  Y. 

Western  Rural,  The.  Weekly.  Uses  general  agricul- 
tural miscellany  adapted  to  the  west  and  north- 
west.    Chicago. 

In  addition  to  the  above  we  append  a  list  of  agricul- 
tural journals  of  more  limited  or  some.what  local  circu- 
lation. Many  of  these  are  largely  supplied  by  their  own 
staff  of  writers,  and  the  material  used  is  mainly  such  as 
would  be  of  special  adaptation  to  their  own  sections ; 
but  nearly  all  of  them  buy  some  material  from  writers 
other  than  their  regular  staff  of  contributors,  and  give 
preference  to  those  who  are  nearest  home.  Writers 
who  can  treat  intelligently  such  topics  as  are  within  the 
scope  of  these  journals,  are  recommended  to  avail  them- 
selves of  this  home  market  in  their  earlier  literary  en- 
deavors. 

In  writing  for  the  agricultural  press  there  are  two 
requisites:  one  is  to  have  correct  knowledge  of  the  sub- 
jects which  you  attempt  to  treat ;  and  the  other  the  abil- 


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ity  to  express  this  knowledge  concisely.  A  discursive 
or  verbose  writer  will  not  receive  »  very  cordial  recep- 
tion from  the  editors  of  these  publications. 

Arkansas — Akkansas  Farmer.     Weekly.     Little  Rock. 
California — Pacific  Rural  Press.     Weekly.     San  Fran- 
cisco. 
Connecticut — The  Connecticut  Farmer.  Weekly.  Hart- 
ford. 
Delaware — Delaware  Farm  and  Home.     Weekly.     Wil- 
mington. 
Florida — Florida  Dispatch.     Weekly.     Jacksonville. 
Georgia — The  Southern  Cultivator.     Atlanta. 
Illinois — Farmer's  Voice.     Weekly.     Chicago. 

Orange  Judd  Farmer.     Weekly.     Chicago. 
Western  Rural.     Weekly.     Chicago. 
Western   Agriculturist.     Monthly.     Quincy. 
Indiana — Farmers'  Guide.    Semi-monthly.    Huntington. 
Kentucky — Home  and  Farm.    Semi-monthly.    Louisville. 
Maine — The  Maine  Farmer.     Weekly.     Augusta. 
Massachusetts — The   American    Cultivator.     Weekly. 
Boston. 

Massachusetts  Ploughman.    Weekly.    Boston. 

New  England  Farmer.     Weekly.     Boston. 

Missouri — Coleman's  Rural  World.  Weekly.   St.  Louis. 

Journal  of  Agriculture.     Weekly.     St.  Louis. 

New  Hampshire — The  Mirror   and  Farmer.     Weekly. 

Manchester. 
Pennsylvania — The   Farm  Journal.     Monthly.     Phila- 
delphia. 
Wisconsin — Hoard's  Dairyman.  Weekly.  Fort  Atkinson. 
The  Wisconsin  Agriculturist.     Semi-monthly 
Racine. 


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FASHION,  HOME,  AND  HOUSEHOLD. 


American  Kitchen  Magazine,  The.  Monthly.  Illus- 
trated. A  domestic  science  journal.  Uses  mater- 
ial which  especially  teaches  a  better,  more  economic 
and  more  scientific  preparation  of  food.  Its  scope, 
however,  is  sufficiently  broad  to  include  descriptions 
of  the  habits  of  life  in  different  lands,  the  markets 
of  large  cities,  hygiene,  the  servant  question,  and 
in  fact  everything  that  is  of  interest  to  an  intelligent 
and  progressive  housekeeper.  Home  Science  Pub. 
Co.,  485  Tremont  St.,  Boston, 

Dinners  and  Diners.  Monthly.  A  new  magazine  whose 
title  sufficiently  describes  its  field.     New  York. 

Form.     Monthly.     A  society  journal.     New  York. 

Good  Housekeeping.  Monthly.  This  magazine,  under 
new  auspices,  is  now  conducted  in  the  interests  of 
the  higher  life  of  the  household.  Uses  some  stories 
and  verse,  but  mainly  devoted  to  articles,  essays, 
and  departments  directly  in  line  with  its  especial 
purpose.     Springfield,  Mass. 

Gentlewoman,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated,  30pp.  De- 
voted, as  its  name  indicates,  to  the  interests  of 
women.  Short  stories  of  from  1,000  to  3,000  words, 
serials,  short  sketches  and  articles  of  information, 
and  articles  upon  fashion,  entertainments,  practical 
work  for  women,  the  care  of  children,  the  window 
garden,  etc.     New  York  City, 

Home  Queen,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated,  40  pp.  Uses 
short  stories,  poems,  articles  of  information,  and 
the  usual  miscellany  of  household  journals.  Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 


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Harpkr's  Bazar.  Weekly.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  Uses 
serials  and  short  stories,  and  miscellaneous  articles 
of  special  interest  to  women.  Short  articles  should 
not  exceed  3,000  words.  Pays  on  acceptance.  Har- 
per &  Brc,  Franklin  Square,  New  York. 

Home,  The.  16  pp.  Uses  serial  stories,  short  stories, 
and  stories  for  children.  Has  a  household  and  floral 
department.  Prefers  stories  that  are  short;  wants 
them  bright  and  interesting.  Pays  for  poetry  when 
it  has  any  merit  to  it.  Letter  states  that  it  does  not 
at  present  care  to  receive  miscellaneous  contribu- 
tions, being  temporarily  overstocked.  Boston,  Mass. 

Household  Guest,  The.  Monthly.  Uses  the  general 
miscellany  of  household  and  domestic  journals. 
Chicago. 

Household,  The.  Monthly.  32  pp.  Uses  stories  and 
articles  of  every  kind  that  are  adapted  to  the  home 
circle.     Boston,  Mass. 

Housewife,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  Short 
stories,  articles  on  household,  dress,  gardening,  and 
all  matters  pertaining  to  the  home.  Also  contains 
a  children's    department.     New  York. 

Home  Monthly,  The.  Monthly.  A  magazine  of  gen- 
eral literature,  with  special  departments  devoted  to 
women  and  the  household.     Pittsburg,  Pa. 

House  Beautiful,  The.  Monthly.  Articles  on  beauti- 
fying the  home,  old  tapestries,  rugs,  fabiics, artistic 
homes  of  famous  people,  etc.  Material  should  be  ac- 
companied by  illustrations,  if  possible.     Chicago. 

Ladies'  Home  Journal,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  32 
pp.  Short  stories  of  not  more  than  5,000  words, 
and  brief,  practical,  helpful  articles  of  interest  to 
women  and  pertaining  to  the  home.  The  latter 
should  not  exceed  1,500  words.  Philadelphia. 


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Ladies'  World,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  32pp. 
Uses  short  stories  of  1,000  to  5,000  woi'ds;  serials, 
10,000  to  18,000  words;  sketches  of  1,000  words. 
Uses  children's  stories.  Buys  poetry,  and  has  a 
household  department,  which  uses  material  for 
women  and  the  home.  Pays  for  all  matter  accord- 
ing to  their  own  valuation.  27  Park  Place, New  York. 

McCall's  Magazine.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  Its  title 
page  states  that  it  is  devoted  to  the  fashions  of  the 
day,  home  literature,  household  hints,  fancy  work, 
current  topics,  popular  fiction.  This  pretty  well 
indicates  its  character.  Its  contents  are  varied,  and 
the  majority  of  the  articles  and  stories  are  short, 
running  from  200  to  500  or  600  words.     New  York. 

Table  Talk.  Monthly.  A  publication  devoted  to  do- 
mestic economy  and  the  art  of  living.  A  note  from 
the  editor  states  that  they  are  in  the  market  for 
miscellaneous  contributions  in  line  with  the  purpose 
of  the  magazine;  such  articles  should  run  2,000 
words  or  thereabouts.  They  are  paid  for  according 
to  their  value  to  the  publication.  Articles  contain- 
ing accounts  of  methods  of  living  are  desired.  Phil- 
adelphia, Pa. 

Trained  Motherhood.  Monthly.  A  journal  for  young 
wives  and  mothers.     New  York. 

Vogue.  Weekly.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  "  A  journal  of 
society  and  fashion.  Uses  also  short,  pithy  stories, 
verses  and  humorous  squibs.  Correspondence, 
dealing  with  famous  spectacles,  imposing  functions, 
etc.  Authors  who  can  write  along  the  required 
lines  of  a  fashion  and  society  journal,  might  do  well 
to  submit  manuscripts  to  this  magazine.  Bright, 
sparkling  little  stories  are  used.     New  York. 

What  to  Eat.  Monthly.  An  illustrated  journal  devo- 
ted to  the  table,  in  all  its  aspects.  Articles  devoted 
to  the  high  art  of  gastronomy  will  receive  a  welcome 
here.     Minneapolis,  Minn. 


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Woman's  Home  Companion,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated. 
32  pp.  Pays  according  to  merit  and  reputation  of 
the  writer  for  short  stories  and  articles  of  general 
interest.  Stories  may  range  from  1,500  to  3,500 
words.  General  articles  should  not  exceed  2,000 
words.  Children's  stories  should  not  exceed  the 
same  limit.  Travel  articles  are  available  only  when 
accompanied  bj'  photographs  for  illustration.  Has 
several  departments,  but  they  are  for  the  most  part 
sustained  by  the  editorial  statf.  All  accepted  poetry 
is  paid  for.  Uses  only  such  serials  as  are  especially 
ordered.     Springfield,  Ohio. 


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HUMOROUS. 


The  following  list  includes  the  best  humorous  papers 
of  the  country.  All  use  material  very  rnuch  in  the 
same  line,  but  with  certain  individual  differences  that 
can  be  shown  only  by  comparing  the  different  publica- 
tions. Manuscripts  may  be  from  two  lines  to  1,500 
words  in  length.  Short,  delicately  humorous,  pointed 
stories  are  used,  and  humorous  poems.  We  would 
advise  any  person  w^ho  is  writing  material  in  this 
line  to  procure  copies  of  publications  named,  and 
make  a  personal  study  of  their  needs.  The  rates  of 
payment  are  usually  good.  Some  of  them  pay  on  ac- 
ceptance of  Ms.,  and  others  on  publication.  AH  are  il- 
lustrated, and  material  for  illustration  helps  sell  manu- 
scripts. 

The  four  journals  first  named  in  the  list  below  are 
prominent  in  this  class.  Each  of  them  aims  to  cover 
broadly  the  entire  field  of  humor,  expressed  by  either 
the  pen  or  pencil,  or  in  prose  or  verse.  They  demand 
work  of  the  very  highest  literary  quality. 

Judge.  Weekly.  16  pp.  The  Potter  Building, 
New  York. 

Life.     Weekly.    16  pp.     28  West  Twenty- third  Street, 

New  York, 

Puck.     Weekly.     16  pp.     81  Warren  St.,  New  York. 

Truth.     Monthly.     203  Broadway,  New  York. 

Types.  Weekly.  Illustrated.  One  of  the  newer  ven- 
tures in  the  line  of  humorous  journalism.  Uses 
jokes,  short  humorous  poems,  humorous  sketches, 
cartoons,  and  a  short  story  in  each  number.  70 
Fifth  Ave.,  New  York  City. 


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Besides  the  publications  which  are  devoted  entirely 
to  humorous  matter,  the  following  buy  jokes,  humorous 
paragraphs,  skits,  and  humorous  verse:  The  Harper 
publications.  The  Century,  Vogue,  Vanity,  Town  Topics, 
Scribner's  Magazine,  all  of  New  York;  The  New  York 
World,  Herald  and  Sun,  for  their  Sunday  editions;  The 
Detroit  Free  Press;  Pittsburg  Bulletin;  and  other  of  the 
metropolitan  dailies  of  New  York  and  other  cities, 

A  number  of  trade  journals,  among  them  Boots  and 
Shoes,  New  York;  The  Clothier  and  Furnisher,  New 
York;  Printer's  Ink,  New  Y''ork,  are  also  open  for  bright, 
brief  bits  of  humor. 


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JUVENILES. 


The  following  publications  are  devoted  to  the  in- 
terests of  young  readers.  This  does  not  mean  that  they 
all  desire  material  which  is  childish  in  its  nature  or 
form.  Within  recent  years  there  has  been  decided  im- 
provement in  the  character  of  our  publications  for  the 
younger  members  of  the  household,  and  there  are  some 
among  them  now  which  use  as  good  literary  material  as 
is  offered  in  any  of  the  standard  magazines.  While 
those  for  very  youngest  readers  confine  themselves  to 
the  simpler  forms  of  expression,  and  to  very  brief 
articles  and  stories,  there  is  a  gradually  ascending  scale 
in  both  these  particulars,  which  can  only  be  wholly  ap- 
preciated by  examining  and  carefully  comparing  the 
different  journals  which  are  here  named.  Stories,  ar- 
ticles of  information,  pooms,  and  jingles  are  found  in 
the  pages  of  all  of  them,  but  the  quality  and  character 
of  these  differ  eo  much  that  one  must  be  familiar  with 
each  given  publication  before  he  can  hope  to  successfully 
offer  it  work. 

The  American  Boy.  Monthly,  Illustrated.  24  pp.  A 
new  paper,  begun  in  November,  '99,  devoted  exclu- 
sively to  the  things  in  which  boys  are  supposed  to 
be  interested.  Its  prospectus  states  that  it  is,  "the 
only  distinctively  boys'  paper  in  America."  It  uses 
stories,  sketches,  biographical  and  descriptive  ar- 
ticles, and  material  of  any  sort  that  is  likely  to 
attract  and  interest  good  bright  boys,  Detroit, Mich. 

American  Messenger,  The,  Uses  stories  for  the  young, 
which  are  of  a  religious  trend,  and  short,  helpful 
articles.     The  American  Tract  Society,  New  York. 


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American  Baptist  Plhi.icatiox  Society,  The.  This  so- 
ciety buys  juvenile  work  of  a  sort  adapted  for 
Sunday-School  and  religious  publications  A  recent 
note  states  that  the  character  of  their  publications 
is  such  that  they  prefer  to  secure  their  own  contrib- 
utors rather  than  to  have  unsolicited  manuscripts 
sent.  Consequently  we  would  advise  authors  to 
correspond  and  ascertain  if  they  care  to  examine 
manuscripts  before  forwarding  same.  Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

Babyhood,  Monthl}'.  Uses  articles  which  are  of  especial 
interest  to  very  young  children.  Box  3123,  Newr 
York. 

Children's  Visitor,  The.  Weekly.  Illustrated.  8  pp. 
A  Sunday  School  publication,  under  the  direction 
of  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  South.  Uses 
short  stories  of  a  moral  and  religious  character,  and 
the  usual  miscellan}"  of  a  high  class  Sunday  School 
publication.     Nashville,  Tenn. 

Epworth  Herald,  The.  AVeekly.  Organ  of  the  Ep- 
worth  League.  Mainly  a  journal  for  young  readers. 
Uses  short  stories  and  articles  of  information,  and 
those  of  a  moral,  religious  and  educational  nature. 
Chicago,  111. 

Favorite,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  Uses  stories 
and  articles  for  very  young  readers.  Short  manu- 
scripts are  preferred.     Hyde  Park,  Mass. 

Forward.  "Weekly  Illustrated.  12  pp.  Uses  stories, 
verse,  articles  of  information  and  instruction  and 
very  short  articles  of  a  moral  or  religious  character. 
Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication,  Philadelphia. 

Golden  Hours.  "Weekly.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  Mainly 
devoted  to  serials  and  short  stories  for  youths. 
24  "Vandewater  St.,  New  York. 


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Golden  Days.  Weekly.  16  pp.  Uses  good  short  stories 
not  exceeding  2,000  words,  and  bright,  wholesome 
serials,  and  general  miscellany  suited  to  boys  and 
girls  from  ten  to  eighteen.  Pays  on  acceptance. 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

In  Myth-Land.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  32  pp.  A  new 
publication,  and  for  the  present  all  Mss.  supplied  by 
the  staff.  Uses  in  each  number  one  mythological 
article,  written  in  a  manner  to  make  it  acceptable 
to  children.  Also  short  stories,  poems,  legends, 
and  articles  of  information  adapted  to  the  under- 
standing of  very  young  readers.  First  number 
issued  Oct.,  1899.  340  Dearborn  Street,  Chicago, 
111. 

Little  Folks.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  32  pp.  An  illus- 
trated monthly  for  youngest  readers.  (With  this 
is  incorporated  Our  Little  Ones  and  the  Nursery.) 
Short  stories,  jiiigles.  poems  of  a  sort  written  to 
interest  little  children,  and  articles  of  information, 
told  in  a  manner  to  arouse  the  interest  of  little  ones, 
fill  the  pages  of  one  of  the  best  juveniles  that  we 
have.     S.  E.  Cassino,  Boston,  Mass. 

Morning  Light.  Apples  of  Gold.  The  Child's  Paper. 
American  Tract  Society,  10  E.  28rd  St.,  N.  Y. 

National  Temperance  Society  and  Publication  House, 
The.  Publishes  a  monthly  and  semi-monthly  edi- 
tion of  The  Youth's  Temperance  Banner;  also  a 
monthly  for  the  little  folks.  The  Water  Lily.  For 
acceptable  contributions  to  these  they  make  liberal 
payment.     New  York. 

Orphans'  Bouquet,  The.  Illustrated.  A  Catholic 
weekly  for  young  people.  Accepts  sparingly,  stories 
of  the  natural  boy  and  girl,  having  a  high  moral 
trend,  and  pays  upon  publication,  at  low  rates. 
85  Vernon  St.,  Boston. 


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Our  Animal  Friends.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  Uses 
short  stories,  anecdotes  and  descriptive  articles,  that 
teach  a  higher  regard  for  the  brute  creation;  and 
articles  upon  natural  history,  anecdotes  of  animals, 
and  articles  of  information  regarding  every  form  of 
animal  life.  Short  contributions  only  are  desired. 
New  York. 

Odr  Dumb  Animals.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  A  publi- 
cation of  the  same  character  and  purpose  as  the 
above.     Boston. 

St.  Nicholas.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  44  pp.  Easily 
the  leading  juvenile  monthly  of  the  United  States. 
Uses  material  of  a  character  that  will  appeal  to  boys 
and  girls  of  bright  and  cultivated  minds.  Includes 
within  its  scope  short  and  serial  fiction,  poetry,  ar- 
ticles of  travel  and  adventure,  articles  of  informa- 
tion, in  fact  everything  adapted  to  the  best  class  of 
juvenile  reading.  Published  by  The  Century  Co., 
New  York  City. 

Sunshine  for  Youth.  Monthly.  Illustrated,  16  pp. 
Mainly  a  storj^  paper  for  young  people.  Contains 
a  department  for  children,  one  devoted  to  the  gar- 
den, another  to  the  home,  etc.  E.  C.  Allen  &  Co., 
Augusta,  Me. 

Sabbath  School  Visitor,  The.  Morning  Star,  The. 
Sunbeam,  The.     1319  Walnut  Street,  Philadelphia. 

Sunday  School  Times,  The.  General  miscellany  for 
Sunday  School  scholars.     Philadelphia. 

Well  Spring,  The.  Mayflower,  The.  Congregational 
Pub.  House,  Boston. 

Young  Reaper,  The.  Our  Little  Ones.  Our  Boys  and 
Girls.  Colporter,  The.  The  American  Baptist 
Publication  Society,  1420  Chestnut  St.,  Philadel- 
phia. 


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Young  Churchman,  The.  Sheltering  Arms,  The.  Mil- 
waukee. 

Youth's  Companion,  The.  Weekly.  Illustrated.  12  to 
16  pp.  Uses  short  stories  and  short  serials,  sketches 
and  anecdotes,  articles  of  travel  and  adventure, 
verse,  useful  and  practical  articles  and  general 
miscellany  for  youths.  It  is  not  a  child's  paper. 
Articles  and  stories  may  run  from  500  to  3,500 
words.  Stories  must  be  thoroughly  moral  and 
wholesome  ;  but  religious  stories,  ghost  stories,  fairy 
stories,  and  stories  of  the  war  between  the  states 
are  not  wanted  ;  neither  are  love  stories,  except  such 
as  a  judicious  parent  might  read  to  a  daughter. 
Writers  desiring  to  submit  contributions  to  The 
Companion  might  do  well  to  address  the  correspond- 
ing editor  and  ascertain  their  especial  needs  before 
sending  manuscripts  forward.  Letters  of  enquiry 
regarding  proposed  contributions  are  always 
promptly  and  courteously  answered.  Only  material 
of  the  very  highest  excellence  is  acceptable.  Bos- 
ton, Mass. 

Youth's  Instructor,  The.  Illustrated.  Contains  the 
usual  miscellany  of  Sunday  School  journals,  poems, 
very  short  stories  with  morals,  a  serial,  and  articles 
of  counsel  and  information,  and  a  department  de- 
voted to  missionary  work.    Battle  Creek,  Mich. 

Young  People.  Semi-monthly.  Illustrated.  4  pp. 
Issued  by  The  American  Baptist  Publication  Soci- 
ety. Uses  short  and  serial  stories  for  youths, 
verse,  and  articles  of  information  and  instruction. 
Philadelphia. 

Youth  and  Age.  Semi-monthly.  Illustrated.  Not- 
withstanding its  title,  this  journal  is  almost  entirely 
devoted  to  the  interests  of  juvenile  readers.  It 
uses  stories,  travel  and  descriptive  articles,  and  the 
usual  miscellany  of  a  first  class  juvenile  publication^ 
Nashville,  Tenn. 


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YouNCr  People's  "Weekly.  Illustrated.  12  pp.  A  high 
class  Sunday  School  and  juvenile  journal.  Uses 
good  bright  stories  for  young  readers,  which  are  not 
necessarily  of  a  religious  character,  but  which  must 
be  of  a  wholesome  and  moral  trend;  serials,  descrip- 
tive articles  and  articles  of  information  and  travel. 
The  David  C.  Cook  Pub.  Co.,  Chicago. 

Young  People's  Paper.  Monthly.  Illustrated. 20  pp.  A 
publication  of  the  Mennonite  society.  Uses  short 
stories,  short  articles  and  poems  of  about  the  class 
that  usually  pertain  to  Sunday  School  publications. 
Elkhart,  Ind. 

OTHER    SUNDAY    SCHOOL    PUBLICATIONS. 

These  periodicals  use  serials,  short  stories,  (histor- 
ical, religious  and  moral),  poems,  little  stories  of  animal 
life,  natural  history  in  attractive  form,  biographical 
sketches,  articles  of  information,  little  travel  articles, 
hints  as  to  behavior,  and  material  for  special  numbers 
such  as  Easter  and  Christmas  issues. 

Classmate,  The.  }  Weekly   juvenile    re- 

SuNDAY  School  Advocate,  The.  \  ligious  publications 
issued  by  the  Sunday-school  department  of  the 
Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  Both  use  serials  and 
short  stories,  and  miscellany  suitable  for  Sunday- 
school  publications.  No  single  article  should  exceed 
2,000  words.      150  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York. 

Christian  Endeavor  World.  The.  Weekly.  Illustrated. 
16  pp.  Devoted  to  the  interests  of  Christian  En- 
deavor societies.  Uses  material  especially  adapted 
to  that  work,  also  miscellaneous  short  articles  of  a 
moral  and  instructive  nature,  and  stories,  travel 
articles,  and  poems  in  line  with  the  general  purposes 
of  the  publication.  646  Washington  St.,  Boston, 
Mass. 


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Child's  Hour.  The.  Ouk  Sunday  Afternoon..  W.  A. 
Wilde  &  Co.,  25  Bromfield  St.,  Boston. 

David  C.  Cook  Co.,  The.  Pays  well  for  stories  to  be 
used  in  their  Sunda}^  School  papers.  Good,  moral 
stories,  teaching  a  lesson  to  the  youthful  reader,  are 
desired.  Payment  is  made  quarterly.  Mss.  are  ex- 
amined and  passed  upon  promptly.     Chicago. 


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LITERARY. 


In  this  list  of  literary  periodicals  will  be  found  some 
journals  that  are  mentioned  in  other  classified  lists.  The 
reason  for  repeating  them  here  is  that  the  literary  char- 
acter predominates  over  the  special.  We  have  endeav- 
ored to  make  known  all  the  publications  which  pay 
on  acceptance,  as  that  fact  will  frequently  have  a  deter- 
mining influence  as  to  where  the  Ms.  shall  be  first  offered. 
It  is  much  pleasanter  to  sell  to  a  publication  that  pays 
at  once,  although  for  obvious  reasons  these  are  the  very 
ones  which  are  usually  most  over-crowded  with  offerings. 
Many  of  the  very  highest  class,  however,  pay  only  after 
publication,  and  a  writer  who  intends  to  remain  in  the 
field  must  accustom  himself  to  the  art  of  waiting 
patiently.  As  a  rule,  these  publications  keep  sufficient 
accepted  matter  on  hand  to  supply  them  for  a  year.  So 
only  timely  articles  can  be  looked  for  to  appear  very 
soon  after  acceptance. 

While  not  wishing  to  make  any  invidious  distinction, 
the  compiler  has  thought  it  desirable  to  give,  in  one 
place,  the  six  publications  which  stand  as  representa- 
tives of  all  that  is  best,  both  in  a  literary  and  artistic 
way,  and  which  present  the  very  widest  range  of  con- 
tents. There  are  other  publications  of  equally  high  rank, 
but  it  is  quite  safe  to  say  that  none  others  present  more 
diversified  features.  A  writer  who  wishes  to  know  the 
possible  field  for  his  pen,  in  the  higher  walks  of  litera- 
ture, can  hardly  do  better  than  to  study  the  contents  of 
these  magazines. 

These  publications  use  serial  stories,  short  stories, 
poems,  essays,  travel,  economic  articles,  descriptions  of 
places,   etc.     The  length   of   acceptable  material  is  not 


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arbitrary,  but  writers  would  do  well  to  conform  to  the 
average  space  which  is  commonly  allotted  to  articles,  as 
shown  by  the  pages  of  the  especial  magazine  to  which 
they  are  submitting  manuscript.  It  would  also  be  well 
to  bear  in  mind  that  these,  and  other  leading  publica- 
tions, have  constantly  offered  them  more  good  material 
than  they  can  possibly  use.  Consequently  it  is  wholly 
a  waste  of  labor  to  offer  any  inferior  material  in  these 
channels.  All  the  following  are  monthly,  are  illustrated, 
and  pay  for  contributions  on  acceptance. 

Harper's  Monthly.  Franklin  Square,  New  York 
City. 

Muxset's  Magazine.     New  York  City. 

McClttre's  Magazine.     New  York  City. 

Scribner's  Magazine.  745  Broadway,  New  York 
City. 

The  Century  Magazine.  Union  Square,  New  York 
City. 

The  Cosmopolitan.  Irvington-on-the-Hudson,  New 
York. 


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LITERARY    MONTHLIES. 


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Anglo-American  Magazine,  The.  A  new  journal, 
devoted  to  matters  of  interest  to  progressive  Amer- 
icans and  Englishmen.  Territorial  expansion,  in- 
dustries, progress,  etc.,  are  the  topics  treated. 
New  York. 

Ainslie's  Magazine.  Illustrated.  100  pp.  A  recent 
addition  to  the  list  of  ten  cent  monthlies.  Uses 
general  magazine  miscellany.     New  York. 

Arena,  The.  128  pp.  Uses  articles  on  social,  contro- 
versial, economic,  scientific  and  popular  subjects. 
Also  sometimes  uses  a   short   story.     Boston,  Mass. 

Argosy,  The.  Illustrated,  100  pp.  Serials  and  short 
stories,  and  general  miscellany,  F.  A.  Munsey  & 
Co.,  New  York  City. 

Atlantic  Monthly,  The.  130  pp.  Uses  serials  and 
notable  single-number  stories.  "Will  constantly 
bring  to  the  front  hitherto  unknown  writers  of 
ability.  It  is  impossible  to  enumerate  the  many 
departments  of  literature  which  The  Atlantic 
touches,  but.  in  a  word,  it  aims  to  represent  the 
tastes  and  interests  of  educated  Americans,  who 
want  the  best  literature,  the  most  thoughtful  dis- 
cussion of  current  events,  the  most  discriminating 
criticisms,  and  the  most  suggestive  treatment  of 
fresh  topics."  Pavs  on  acceptance.  An  especially 
good  buyer  of  the  best  poetry.  Houghton,  Mifflin  & 
Co.,  Boston,  Mass. 

Black  Cat,  The.  48  pp.  Devoted  entirely  to  short 
stories,  which  must  be  strong,  vigorous  and  pointed. 
Pays  good  prices  for  good  work.     Boston,  Mass. 


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Bookman,  The.  A  literary  review.  Uses  biographical 
sketches  of  famous  writers,  articles  of  especial  in- 
terest to  literary  workers,  comment  and  criticism 
upon  new  books,  and  articles  of  interest  to  authors 
and  the  book  trade.  Does  not  return  rejected  Mss. 
Dodd,  Mead  &  Co.,  New  York  City. 

Broadway  Magazine,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  56 
pp.  Devoted  almost  wholly  to  the  stage.  The 
illustrations  are  largely  pictures  of  the  stage  beau- 
ties of  the  day.  Little  stories  and  sketches  which 
deal  with  the  stage,  and  which  do  not  run  more 
than  two  or  three  pages  in  length  are  used,  as  are 
interesting  descriptions  of  the  homes  of  noted  actors, 
and  articles  dealing  with  their  personality.  New 
York  City. 

Catholic  World,  The.  Illustrated.  A  magazine  of 
literature  and  art,  requiring  high  class  work.  New 
York. 

Chautauquan,  The.  128  pp.  An  educational  and 
literary  magazine,  the  organ  of  the  Chautauqua 
Literary  Circle.  Uses  short  stories,  articles  of  an 
educational  nature,  literary  and  biographical 
sketches,  travel,  and  articles  containing  informa- 
tion. 3,500  words  is  about  the  extreme  length 
accepted.     Cleveland,  O. 

Comfort.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  Devoted  to  household 
and  family  miscellany.  A  unique  feature  of  this 
publication  is  that  one  hundred  dollars  is  paid  each 
month  for  prizes  for  short  stories.     Augusta,  Me. 

Criterion,  The.  Illustrated.  32  pp.  A  Jin  de  siecle 
magazine  devoted  somewhat  to  topics  of  the 
times,  but  using  mainly  short  stories  and  sketches, 
brief  articles  of  timely  and  human  interest,  some 
verse,  and  having  departments  devoted  to  amateur 
sports  and  matters  of  special  interest  to  women. 
New  York. 


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DuxAHOE's  Magazine.  Illustrated.  100  pp.  Does  not 
use  serial  stories.  Uses  short  stories  of  2,000  to 
6.000  words.  A  few  stories  for  children.  Uses 
occasional  travel  articles  of  from  2,000  to  5,000 
words.  Contains  a  household  department.  Does 
not  pay  for  poetry.  611  Washington  St.,  Boston, 
Mass. 

Gray  Goose.  The.  48  pp.  A  5  cent  monthly,  desiring 
bright  short  stories,  and  poems.     Cincinnati,  O. 

Editor,  The.  A  journal  of  information  for  literary 
workers.  Pa^^s  liberally  for  helpful  contributions 
upon  matters  pertaining  to  the  practical  side  of 
literary  life.  Will  pay  also  for  news  that  may  be 
of  value  to  writers,  such  as  the  starting  of  new  pub- 
lications which  desire  literary  material,  the  failure 
or  changes  of  established  publications,  the  opening 
of  new  markets  for  pen  work,  etc.    Franklin,  Ohio. 

Everybody's  Magazine.  Illustrated.  Of  standard  mag- 
azine size,  and  uses  general  magazine  miscellany  of 
about  the  same  class  as  the  other  ten  cent  maga- 
zines. One  feature  of  the  editorial  policy  of  this 
journal  is  to  act  promptly  upon  contributions  sub- 
mitted, returning  manuscripts  at  once  if  there  is  not 
a  good  prospect  of  needing  them  for  early  use. 
New  York. 

East  and  West.  32  pp.  This  publication  was  started 
in  November,  1899.  It  is  rather  unique  in  form 
and  style.  It  is  announced  that  it  is  to  be  a  jour- 
nal devoted  to  pure  literature.  An  editorial  note  in 
the  first  number  says:  "While  East  and  West  will 
seek  to  obtain  the  very  best  American  literary  ma- 
terial from  every  source,  a  special  endeavor  will  be 
made  to  interest  the  younger  writers  in  the  present 
venture."  In  the  number  before  us  is  considerable 
good  poetry,  a  short  story  or  two,  two  essays,  and  a 
good  department  of  book  reviews.     New  York  City. 


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Everywhere.  An  illustrated  publication  for  the  house- 
hold. Short  stories,  1,000  to  1,500  words,  little 
sketches  of  travel,  foreign  life,  etc.,  poems,  and  a 
religious  and  household  department  make  up  the 
16  pages  of  a  very  interesting  publication.  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y. 

Forum,  The.  150  pp.  Articles  on  commerce,  industry, 
education,  science,  society,  religion;  dealing  with 
changing  currents,  colossal  developments,  new- 
methods,  new  discoveries,  new  conditions,  new  atti- 
tudes. The  literature  of  contemporaneous  activity. 
Does  not  solicit  miscellaneous  offerings  of  Mss. 
Union  Square,  New  York. 

Frank  Leslie's  Popular  Monthly.  Illustrated.  100  pp. 
Uses  serial  stories,  short  stories,  articles  on  topics 
essentially  of  the  times  ;  narratives  of  travel, explora- 
tion, adventure, and  sport ;  biographical  and  personal 
sketches,  essays,  poems,  scientific  and  geographical 
news.  Stories  (except  serials)  should  not  exceed 
4,000  words,  and  are  more  acceptable  if  they  are  not 
over  3,000  words.  Articles  that  can  be  illustrated  are 
especially  desired.  These  should  not  be  over  3,000 
words.  Serials  should  contain  not  less  than  60,000 
words.  Stories  of  adventure  are  particularly  accept- 
able.    42  Bond  St.,  New  York. 

International,  The.  Illustrated.  Formerly  devoted 
entirely  to  translations.  It  is  now  open  to  Amer- 
ican writers,  and  announces  that  it  will  buy  good 
short  stories  of  American  life.  These  should  not 
exceed  6,000  words.  Uses  travel  and  descriptive 
articles  also.    Chicago. 

Impressionist,  The.  20  pp.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  The 
first  number  of  this  journal  was  issued  in  November, 
1899.  It  is  devoted  somewhat  to  art  and  the  stage, 
but  uses  short  stories  of  perhaps  1,000  to  2, 000  words 
and  short  sketches  dealing  with  life  in  its  more 
brilliant  aspects.  Also  uses  some  verse.  New  York 
City. 


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Ledger  Monthly,  The.  Illustrated.  The  old  New  York 
Ledger  in  new  form.  A  family  magazine  of  general 
literature,  using  serials  and  short  stories,  general 
articles,  and  containing  a  fashion  department  and 
special  departments  devoted  to  embroidery,  decora- 
tive art,  home  employment  for  women,  etc.  New 
York. 

Land  of  Sunshine,  The,  Illustrated.  Devotes  especial 
attention  to  work  along  lines  that  are  of  interest  to 
Southern  California,  Usep  short  stories,  and  his- 
torical and  descriptive  articles.  Short,  compact, 
carefully  written  material  is  the  only  sort  that  will 
be  considered.     Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

Lippincott's  Magazine.  150  pp.  Uses  each  month  a 
complete  novel,  not  exceeding  60,000  words.  L^ses 
short  stories  and  general  articles  of  the  verj"  highest 
class.     Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Munsey's  Magazine.  Illustrated.  160  pp.  Uses  serials, 
short  stories,  travel  articles  and  general  miscellany. 
Poetry.     F.  A.  Munsey  &  Co.,  New  York. 

Metropolitan  Magazine,  The.  Illustrated.  LTses  some 
general  miscellan}',  but  is  mainly  devoted  to  affairs 
of  the  stage,  and  articles  dealing  with  the  lives  of 
actors,  noted  plays,  etc.     New  York. 

McClure's  Magazine.  Illustrated.  100  pp.  Uses  high- 
class  miscellany,  including  serials,  short  stories, 
travel  and  biographical  articles.     New  York. 

National  Magazine,  The.  Illustrated.  100  pp.  A 
magazine  of  general  literature,  with  especial  refer- 
ence to  the  interests  of  New  England.  Gives  par- 
ticular attention  to  articles  and  stories  dealing  with 
New  England  life  and  history.     Boston,  Mass. 


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New  Century,  The.  30  pp.  Begun  in  November 
1899.  Title  page  states  that  it  is  "A  journal 
for  the  family."  Uses  a  continued  story,  and  some 
short  stories,  descriptive  articles  and  poems.  Has 
a  department  for  our  boys  and  girls.  The  New  Cen- 
tury Co.,  Chicago,   111. 


New  England  Magazine,  The.  Illustrated.  120  pp. 
Uses  serials  and  short  stories,  and  general  articles, 
but  especially  biographical,  historical,  and  descrip- 
tive work  pertaining  to  New  England.  Stories  with 
the  scene  laid  in  New  England  and  having  a  New 
England  flavor,  are  more  acceptable  than  others. 
Single  number  stories  and  articles  should  not  con- 
tain more  than  5,000  words.  Uses  poetry.  One 
page  of  magazine  is  devoted  to  "Omnibus,"  made 
up  mainly  of  short  humorous  poems.    Boston,  Mass. 

NiCKELL  Magazine,  The.  Illustrated.  "We  are  in  the 
market  for  articles  of  general  interest  all  over  the 
country,  such  as  are  capable  of  being  illustrated, 
and  for  which  illustrations  (photographs)  can  be 
secured  either  by  the  author  or  by  ourselves.  Such 
articles  should  be  from  2,000  to  5,000  words.  We 
are  also  buying  first-class  short  stories,  but  they 
must  be  first-class."      51  Summer  St.,  Boston,  Mass. 

North  American  Review,  The.  Uses  articles  on  timely 
topics,  of  the  highest  class  only.  Treats  upon 
morals,  politics,  science,  literature,  religion,  busi- 
ness, finance,  industrial  economy,  social  and  muni- 
cipal afi'airs,  etc.  The  writers  are  usually  selected 
by  the  editor  because  of  their  especial  ability  to  treat 
certain  themes.  Very  few  miscellaneous  offerings 
accepted.     3  East  Fourteenth  St.,  New  York. 

Outing.  Illustrated.  112  pp.  A  magazine  of  sporti 
travel  and  recreation.  Combines  high-class  sport- 
ing and  literary  features.  Uses  short  stories  and 
articles  on   athletics,  shooting,   military,  aquatics, 


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hunting,  lawn  and  field  games,  cycling,  equestrian- 
ism, amateur  photography,  fishing  and  adventure 
in  every  land.  Writers  submitting  manuscripts 
should  state  price,  as  no  manuscript  is  read  until 
terms  of  payment  are  agreed  on.  Articles  with 
good  illustrations  particularly  acceptable.  Poetry. 
New  York. 

Overland  Monthly,  The.  Illustrated.  120  pp.  Uses 
material  especially  pertaining  to  the  West.  Stories 
of  pioneer  life  and  adventure;  tales  of  the  gold  and 
silver  mines;  sketches  of  queer  places  and  people; 
discussions  of  all  leading  questions — political, social, 
moral.  Maximum  length,  about  10,000  words.  San 
Francisco,  Cal. 

O^vL,  The.  A  magazine  devoted  exclusively  to  short 
stories,  and  somewhat  on  the  fin  de  siecle  order. 
New  York. 

People's  Home  Journal.  16  pp.  Uses  serials  and  short 
stories,  and  a  small  amount  of  general  miscellany. 
F.  M.  Lupton,  106  Reade  St.,  New  York. 

Popular  Science  Monthly.  144  pp.  Uses  articles  on 
all  questions  of  general  scientific  interest.  Must  be 
written  in  popular  style.  Maximum  length,  5,000 
words.     D.  Appleton  &  Co.,  New  York. 

Parisian  Magazine,  The.  Slightly  illustrated.  Uses 
crisp  short  stories,  translations,  articles  of  foreign 
travel,  etc.     853  Carnegie  Hall,  New  Y''ork. 

Pearson's  Magazine.  Illustrated.  This  publication  is 
conducted  along  the  usual  lines  of  the  ten  cent 
monthlies.  It  is  copiously  illustrated,  uses  stories, 
travel,  adventure,  timely  articles,  etc.  The  editor 
expresses  a  willingness  to  examine  all  manuscripts 
offered,  but  does  not  assume  an  obligation  to  return 
them  unless  stamps  are  enclosed.     New  York. 


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Penny  Magazine,  The.  Illustratf^d.  Uses  descriptive 
articles,  stories,  etc.,  but  seems,  to  be  made  up 
mainly  from  syndicate  work.     New  York. 

/URiTAN,  The.     a  magazine  of   general   literature.     F, 
A.  Munsey  &  Co.,  New  York. 

Quaker,  The.  Uses  serial  and  short  stories.  F.  A. 
Munsey  &  Co.,  New  York. 

Self  Culture.  Illustrated.  100  pp.  A  monthly  maga- 
zine of  the  first  rank.  As  its  name  implies  it  is 
devoted  mainly  to  articles  of  an  instructive  and 
educational  nature.  Travel  articles  fill  an  impor- 
tant place  with  this  journal.  Timelj^  articles  and 
articles  of  information  are  used.  The  editor  of 
Self  Culture  has  recently  written  us  that  he  has 
sufficient  manuscripts  on  hand  to  last  for  a  year. 
Akron,  O. 

Short  Stories.  A  magazine  devoted  entirely  to  fiction. 
The  stories  must  be  short,  bright  and  full  of  action. 
New  Y'ork. 

Twin  Territories.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  24  pp. 
This  magazine  has  now  completed  its  first  year.  It 
is  the  only  literary  publication  of  the  Indian  Ter- 
ritory, and  is  devoted  mainly  to  an  exposition  of 
the  life  there,  and  to  stories  and  poems  that  have  a 
bearing  upon  that.     Muskogee,  I.  T. 

Vanitt  Fair.  Monthly.  60  pp.  Illustrated.  Devoted 
mainly  to  tlie  stage.  Illustrated  largely  by  photo- 
graphs of  noted  actresses  and  containing  short  sto- 
ries dealing  mainly  with  stage  life,  poems,  and 
articles  mainl}"  in  Una  with  the  stage,  its  life  and 
its  people.     New  York. 

Werner's  Magazine.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  100  pp. 
A  publication  devoted  to  matters  of  special  interest 
to  those  who   give   attention   to  the  culture  of    the 


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voice,  and  who  are  readers  of  articles  that  may  be 
classed  as  broadly  educational.  P^xtracts  for  reci 
tation  and  declamation  fill  a  good  portion  of  the 
magazine.  Then  there  is  a  department  containing 
matter  and  suggestions  for  entertainments  of  all 
kinds.  And  special  articles,  such  as  "Perspective 
in  Reading  and  Speaking,"  "A  Spoken  Word," 
"Oratory  and  Eloquence — A  Distinction,"  "How  to 
See  the  Play,"  "How  to  Enjoy  Pictures,"  etc.  43 
E.  19th  St.,  New  York. 

Western  Trail,  The.  Illustrated.  70  pp.  The  first 
number  of  this  publication  was  issued  in  November, 
1899.  The  December  number,  from  which  this  note 
is  made,  contains  much  attractive  miscellany, 
mainly  of  a  sort  that  is  especially  in  touch  with  the 
life  of  the  Northwest.  There  is  a  serial  story, 
short  stories,  poetry,  descriptive  articles,  travel  ar- 
ticles, and  departments  devoted  to  sports,  and  a 
most  Interesting  department  of  stories  and  anec- 
dotes of  animals.     Seattle,  Washington. 

Wide  World  Magazine,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated. 
120  pp.  Contains  a  fine  miscellany  of  stories  of  ad- 
venture and  travel,  descriptions  of  little  known  peo- 
ples and  their  customs,  stories  of  wild  animals,  etc. 
The  editor  states  that  he  invites  travelers,  explorers, 
tourists,  missionaries,  and  others  to  send  in  any 
curious  or  remarkable  photographs  they  may  have. 
For  these  and  for  true  stories  of  adventure,  liberal 
payment  will  be  made  according  to  the  value  of  the 
material.  Every  narrative  must  be  strictly  true  in 
every  detail,  and  a  written  statement  to  this  effect 
must  be  furnished.  All  manuscript  should  be  type 
written.  Address  the  Wide  World  Magazine,  8 
Southampton  St.,  Loudon,  W.  C,  England. 


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LITERARY  WEEKLIES. 


Argonaut,  The.  16  pp.  A  literary  and  society  journal 
of  high  class.  Uses  short  stories,  general  and  timely 
articles.  In  stories,  the  odd  and  bizarre  are  espec- 
ially desired.  Wholly  a  waste  of  labor  to  send  any 
commonplace  material.  Devotes  three  to  six  columns 
(1200  words  each)  to  short  stories,  but  prefers  to 
use  two  or  three  in  each  number  rather  than  a  single 
longer  one.  Stories  from  1,500  to  3,500  words  are 
most  acceptable.     San  Francisco,  Calif. 

Bulletin,  The.  8  pp.  A  journal  of  the  home,  house- 
hold, society,  music,  art,  and  the  stage.  Occasion- 
ally uses  short  stories.  But  a  letter  from  the  editor 
says  :  "We  are  not  now  and  do  not  expect  to  be  for 
some  time  in  need  of  any  manuscript."  Pittsburg, 
Pa. 

Collier's  Weekly.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  Uses  short  and 
serial  stories,  verse,  humor,  articles  of  travel  and 
information,  and  particularly  articles  which  deal 
with  current  events  and  the  progress  of  the  world. 
Has  recently  stated  that  it  is  abundantly  supplied 
with  short  stories  and  verse.  Timely  articles  are 
always  in  demand,  and  should  run  from  500  to  2,000 
words.     New  York. 

Family  Story  Paper,  The.  Illustrated.  8  pp.  Uses 
serials  and  short  stories,  and  a  small  amount  of 
household  and  general  miscellany.  Short  stories 
may  run  to  3,000  words,  and  serials  not  less  than 
40,000  words.  24  and  26  Vandewater  Street,  New 
York. 


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Frank  Leslie's  Weekly.  Illuatrated.  IG  pp.  Uses 
serials,  short  stories,  travel,  and  articles  of  general 
information.  Stories  should  not  exceed  5,000  words  ; 
other  articles  not  above  3,000  words.     New  York. 

Fireside  Companion,  The.  Illustrated.  8  pp.  Uses 
serials  and  short  stories, and  a  small  amount  of  gen- 
eral and  household  miscellany.  Short  stories  may 
run  to  3,000  words,  and  serials  not  less  than  40,000 
words.     New  York. 

Home  Journal,  The.  8  pp.  Uses  short  stories,  general 
and  timely  articles,  and  material  of  special  interest 
to  society  women.  Uses  good  descriptive  and  travel 
articles.  No  single  number  story  or  article  should 
contain  more  than  2,500  words.  240  Broadway, 
New  York. 

Harper's  Weekly.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  Uses  serials 
and  short  stories,  poems,  general  and  timely  articles 
of  high  literary  quality.  Length,  except  ser- 
ials, should  not  ex(!eed  4,000  words.  Pays  on  ac- 
ceptance.    'New  York. 

Independent,  The.  A  high  class  literary  and  religious 
journal,  using  timely  articles,  (not  more  than  3,000 
words)  poetry,  short  stories,  (not  more  than  6,000 
words)  and  general  miscelltiny  of  an  educational 
and  instructive  nature.     New  Y^'ork. 

Interior,  The.  16  pp.  Articles  of  a  religious  and  in- 
structive nature.  Refined  miscellanj^  and  short 
stories  of  a  moral  trend.    Chicago,  111. 

Irish  World,  The.  A  class  paper  devoted  to  the  inter- 
ests of  Irishmen  in  America.  Will  accept  no  ma- 
terial except  such  as  is  directly  in  line  with  its 
purpose.     17  Barclay  St.,  New  York. 


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Neay  Yorii  Weekly,  The.  8  pp.  Desires  especially 
good  serials  of  about  60,000  words.  Uses  some 
short  stories, not  exceeding  3,000  words, and  a  small 
amount  of  miscellany.  Street  &  Smith,  Publishers, 
New  York. 

Open  Court,  The.  Devoted  to  essays  and  controversial 
articles  upo7i  science,  sociology,  and  religion.  Chi- 
cago, Til. 

Popular  Science.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  A  journal  of 
popular  science,  desiring  brief  articles  upon  topics 
in  its  especial  line,  written  in  an  attractive  manner. 
Send  material  for  illustration  whenever  possible. 
New  York. 

Saturday  Evening  Gazette.  16  pp.  Uses  articles  rf 
a  literary  nature  on  family  topics, and  general  timely 
articles  not  exceeding  2,000  words.     New  York. 

Saturday  Night.  Illustrated.  8  pp.  Serials  of  about 
60,000  words,  short  stories  of  about  3,000  words, 
and  a  small  amount  of  brief  miscellaneous  articles. 
Philadelphia. 

Saturday  Review,  The.  8  pp.  Timely  articles,  and 
articles  on  general  subjects,  not  exceeding  2,000 
words.     New  York. 

Sunny  South,  The.  Illustrated.  16  pp.  Devoted  to 
fiction  and  general  literature.  Desires  good  serials 
and  general  articles.  Will  not  undertake  to  return 
manuscripts  of  short  stories  and  poems.  Atlanta, 
Ga. 

Transcript,  The.  Weekly  and  Monthly.  8  pp.  Uses 
short  stories,  not  over  5,000  words,  and  household, 
practical  and  timely  articles  of  general  interest. 
Portland,  Me. 

Town  Topics.  28  pp.  Sensational  and  spicy  short 
stories,  short  comedies,  and  humorous  paragraphs. 
1128  Broadway,  New  York. 


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Voice,  The.  8  pp.  Prohibition  journal.  Uses  articles 
on  temperance  and  municipal  reform,  short  articles 
containing  information,  and  occasional  short  stories 
whose  tone  is  in  keeping  with  the  general  purpose 
of  the  paper.  Funk  &  Wagnalls,  30  Lafayette 
Place,  New  York. 

Waverly  Magazine.  16  pp.  Uses  short  stories  only, 
complete  in  each  number,  3,000  to  8,000  words. 
Does  not  often  pay  for  contributions,  except  by  a 
subscription  to  the  magazine.     Boston,  Mass. 


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NEWSPAPERS. 


In  the  following  list  we  are  including  the  principal 
newspapers  of  the  country  which  buy  miscellaneous  con- 
tributions of  any  sort. 

The  news  matter  of  these  publications  is  mainly 
supplied  by  their  own  staiT  reporters,  editors,  and  spe- 
cial contributors.  Still,  if  an  article  is  offered  which  is 
genuine  news,  it  is  acceptable  and  will  be  paid  for,  from 
whatever  source  it  may  come. 

Aside  from  news,  some  of  these  papers  publish  short 
stories  and  special  and  miscellaneous  articles  in  their 
daily  editions  ;  and  a  few  of  them  use  short  stories,  and 
a  still  smaller  number  even  run  serials  in  their  daily 
issues. 

In  their  weekly  and  Sunday  editions,  most  of  them 
use  stories  and  special  feature  articles  and  contributions 
for  the  farm,  garden,  and  household  departments.  It  is 
true  that  nowadays  much  of  this  material  is  supplied  by 
syndicates  ;  yet  most  of  these  papers  will  give  attention 
to  any  really  good  matter  from  other  sources.  Rates  of 
payment  vary  greatly.  The  maximum  for  contributed 
articles,  unless  by  special  contract,  is  $10.00  per  column, 
and  the  newspaper  column  is  from  1,400  to  1,800  words. 
$:^,00  to  $5.00  per  column  is  a  more  frequent  price  than 
the  above. 

Some  papers  which  pay  liberally  for  special  articles 
have  a  certain  price  for  stories;  paying  a  certain  sum, 
from  $5.00  up,  for  any  short  story  used,  without  partic- 
ular regard  to  length.  There  are  a  few  papers  on  this 
list  which  use  a  short  story  every  day,  and  the  usual 
rate  of  payment  for  these  is  $5.00  each.  A  few  newspa- 
pers pay  at  the  same  rate  for  stories  as  they  do  for 
other  material ;  while  others  will  use  stories  even  as  long 


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as  5,000  words  and  pa}^  only  the  above  sum.  It  would 
hardly  be  within  the  scope  of  this  work  to  undertake  to 
show  the  rates  of  individual  publications;  and  even  such 
information  if  given  might  be  misleading,  for  these  rates 
are  frequently  changed  with  changes  in  the  editorship  or 
business  management. 

These  papers  are  mentioned  here  chiefly  to  show  how 
broad  a  field  exists,  and  to  suggest  to  writers  who  have 
not  been  able  to  secure  satisfactory  place  in  literary 
journals  that  they  may  profitably  pay  attention  to  this 
field. 

We  have  addressed  a  great  many  letters  to  the  papers 
in  this  list,  asking  for  special  information  regarding 
their  needs ;  but  as  a  rule  they  have  seemed  chary  of 
giving  this  for  fear  that  it  might  deluge  them  with  un- 
desirable correspondence  and  contributions.  Many  of 
these  journals  have  also  replied  that  they  are  at  the  pres- 
ent fully  supplied;  but  this  must  of  course  be  taken  cum 
grano  salis,  and  as  a  condition  which  can  at  the  best  be 
operative  for  only  a  limited  time  with  any  journal.  Even 
the  most  liberal  supply  of  accumulated  material  will  be- 
come exhausted  in  time,  and  the  journal  must  be  then 
open  to  the  consideration  of  other  offers. 

We  give  first,  memoranda  regarding  the  papers 
which  have  replied,  and  follow  that  with  a  further  list 
of  journals  with  which  authors  may  find  it  advisable  to 
correspond. 

Deteoit  Free  Press,  The.  Uses  serial  and  short  stories 
and  children's  stories,  but  has  special  arrangements 
for  the  latter,  so  that  it  will  hardly  be  worth  while 
to  offer  manuscripts  of  that  class.  "We  like  good 
illustrated  articles  of  current  interest,  or  articles 
conveying  useful  or  entertaining  information,  that 
may  be  illustrated,  and  that  do  not  exceed  2,000 
words  in  length.  For  such  we  allow  a  fair  rate  of 
payment  per  column.  Our  own  people  keep  us 
fairly  well  supplied  with  stories  and  sketches." 
Detroit,   Mich. 


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Evening  Wisconsin,  The.  Uses  short  stories.  A  note 
from  the  publishers  states  that  they  are  at  present 
supplied  with  all  the  manuscripts  that  they  need. 
Milwaukee,  Wisconsin, 

Express,  The.  Uses  serial  stories  and  short  stories.  Has 
an  agricultural  department.  Buys  travel  articles. 
Has  no  arbitrary  minimum  and  maximum  length 
for  articles.  "We  let  the  subject  settle  the  length." 
Average  rate  of  payment  $4.00  per  column,  but 
may  pay  more  or  less  according  to  the  value  of  the 
material.     Buffalo,  New  York. 

Index  The.  Uses  short  stories  and  children's  stories. 
Has  a  Household  Department ;  buys  poetry  and 
travel  articles.     Scranton,  Pa. 

Press,  The.  Publishes  a  weekly  (Sunday)  magazine 
number,  for  which  good  short  stories  are  especially 
in  demand.  New  York. 

Republican,  The.  "We  rarely  run  serial  stories,  but  do 
publish  short  stories,  and  pay  for  them  at  the  rate 
of  $1.50  to  $3.00  per  column.  We  rarely  publish 
children's  stories.  We  publish  letters  of  travel,  but 
do  not  always  pay  for  them,  and  when"  we  do  the 
rates  are  low."     Springfield,  Mass. 

Record,  ^  Under  one  management.   "We  are  willing 

Daily  News.  (  to  receive  manuscripts  for  examination. 
Our  rates  vary  so  much,  according  to  the  character 
of  the  matter,  that  it  is  difficult  to  answer  your 
question  on  this  point  with  exactness.  We  use 
serial  stories  constantly,  but  we  have  a  supply  on 
hand  large  enough  to  last  us  two  years.  We  use 
short  sketches,  or  stories,  ranging  from  1,000  to 
2,500  words  in  length,  and  pay  for  them  according 
to  their  individual  value  for  our  purpose.  We  do 
not  print  children's  stories.  We  do  use  short, 
sketchy  matter  for  a  children's  page,  printed   every 


42  FIVE    HUNDRED   PLACES 

Saturday  in  the  Chicago  Record.  We  do  not  have 
a  Household  Department  in  the  usual  acceptance  of 
the  term,  but  we  do  print  a  good  deal  of  'wom- 
en's matter,'  and  matter  of  kindred  sorts,  from  day 
to  da3^  We  have  no  Agricultural  Department.  We 
do  not  buy  poetry.  We  do  not  care  for  travel  arti- 
cles. In  general,  it  may  be  said  that  we  do  not  wish 
single  articles  to  over-run  two  columns  (600  agate 
line  space),  or  say  3,000  or  3,500  words."  Chicago, 
111. 


e 


Sun,  The.  In  response  to  a  letter  of  inquiry  addressed 
to  the  editor  of  the  New  York  Sun,  we  are  advised 
that  it  will  always  pa}-  attention  to  miscellaneous 
contributions,  and  will  pay  for  accepted  material  at 
the  rate  of  $8.00  per  column.  It  uses  short  and  ser- 
ial stories,  but  only  when  same  are  ordered.  It  buys 
poetry — if  it  is  worthy  of  the  name.  Travel  articles 
are  also  within  its  scope.  The  needs  of  The  Sun 
are  set  forth  thus  comprehensively  :  "The  Sun  prints 
everything  that  seems  to  it  good  and  available, from 
a  four-line  verse  to  a  page  article  on  some  scientific 
suBject.  In  spite  of  this  catholicity  of  choice.  The 
Sun  has  a  style  of  its  own,  and  an  article  has  to  be 
good."     New  York. 

Times,  The.  Always  in  the  market  for  good  newspaper 
material,  and  is  a  bu^'er  of  good,  strong,  short  sto- 
ries that  present  actual  aspects  and  conditions  of 
life.  Has  a  youth's  department  for  which  stories 
and  material  for  young  readers  are  always  in  de- 
mand. In  submitting  juvenile  material,  address 
Editor  Youth's  Department.  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Transcript,  The.  "We  are  overrun  with  all  sorts  of 
miscellany.  Occasionally  a  first-class  letter  of  travel 
is  purchased.  Short  stories  are  supplied  by  a  syn- 
dicate.   We  do  not  pay  for  poetry,"    Boston,  Mass. 


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Alabama Birmiugham  ....  Age-Herald. 

California Los  Angeles Herald. 

Sacramento Bee. 

San  Francisco.  .  .    Chronicle. 
Examiner. 

Colorado Denver Eepublican. 

Rocky  Mountain 

[News. 

Dist.  Col Washington Star. 

Florida Jacksonville Times-Union. 

Georgia Atlanta Constitution. 

Illinois Chicago Inter-Ocean. 

Times-Herald. 
Tribune. 

Indiana Indianapolis Journal. 

News.    ■ 
Sentinel. 

Iowa Burlington Hawkeye. 

DesMoines Register. 

Kansas    Topeka Capital. 

Kentucky Louisville Courier-Journal. 

Commercial. 
Times. 
Louisiana New  Orleans Picayune.     At  pres- 
ent   fully     sup- 
plied with  short 
stories   by  spec- 
ial contract. 
Times-Democrat. 

Maryland Baltimore Sun. 

Massachuetts  ,  .  Boston Globe.       Will    read 

no  stories   from 
June  1st.  to  Oc- 
tober 1st. 
Herald. 
Journal. 
Record. 
Traveler. 
Springfield Republican. 


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FIVE    HUNDRED    PLACES 


Michigan 


Minnesota 
Minnesota . 

Missouri  . 


Nebraska  .  . 
New  Jersey 
New  York .  . 


Detroit Journai.. 

News. 

Tribune. 
Minneapolis Journal. 

Tribune. 
.St.   Paul Dispatch. 

Globe. 

Pioneer  Press. 
Kansas  City Globe. 

Star. 

Times. 
St.  Louis Chronicle. 

Globe-Democrat, 

Post-Dispatch. 

Star-Sayings. 

.  Omaha Bee. 

.  Newark     News. 

.  Albany    Press. 

New  York  City.  .  .Herald. 

Journal. 

Mail  and  Express. 

News. 

Press. 

Sun. 

Times. 

Tribune, 

World. 


Ohio Cincinnati 


Pennsylvania  . . .  Philadelphia 


.  Comc'l  Tribune. 
Enquirer. 
Post. 

Times-Star. 
Call. 
Enquirer. 
Item. 
Press. 

Public  Ledger. 
Record. 


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Pittsburgh Dispatch. 

Press. 

Post. 

Times. 

Rhode  Island.  .  .  Providence Journal. 

Tennessee Memphis Appeal-Avalanche. 

Nashville American. 

Texas Galveston Neavs. 

Wisconsin Milwaukee Sentinel. 

West  Va Wheeling  Register. 


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RELIGIOUS  PAPERS. 


In  this  list  we  have  included  all  the  leading  religious 
journals  which  buy  miscellaneous  contributions.  A  few 
of  these — all  of  the  higher  class — will  also  be  found  in 
the  list  of  literary  journals;  for  the  best  religious  jour- 
nals to  day  are  also  journals  of  the  times  and  of  general 
literature.  Those  which  confine  themselves  merely  to 
the  sphere  of  church  organs,  or  religious  journals  in  esse, 
use  as  a  rule  material  of  the  following  classes:  First, 
that  which  is  of  a  distinctly  religious  nature;  then,  cor- 
respondence relating  to  church  matters;  general  miscel- 
lany of  a  clean,  educational,  instructive  nature,  with  a 
moral  or  religious  teaching  ;  stories  of  the  same  character, 
and  occasionally  travel  and  descriptive  articles.  The 
majority  of  them  have  a  youth's  department  and  a 
family  page,  for  which  they  require  short  stories  and 
sketches  for  children,  articles  of  a  useful  nature  upon 
household  affairs,  and  farm,  garden,  and  floral   articles. 

To  give  here  in  detail  the  character  and  needs  of 
each  would  be  a  needless  repetition.  We  have,  however, 
selected  the  more  important  among  them,  and  give  be- 
low information  regarding  their  needs,  which  is  the 
direct  result  of  correspondence.  As  a  rule,  these  relig- 
ious journals  do  not  pRj  very  liberally,  but  a  connection 
with  them  if  once  established  is  easily  maintained,  and 
the  work  may  be  found  a  stepping-stone  to  more  desira- 
ble connections.  There  are  among  them  some,  however, 
whose  rates  of  payment  are  most  satisfactory. 

Christian  Intelligencer,  The.  Weekly.  Uses  good 
short  stories,  of  700  to  1200  words.  Children's 
stories  occasionally,  and  travel  articles  rarely. 
Rate  of  payment,  $2.00  a  column.     New  York. 


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/Churchman,  The.  Weekly.  Illustrated.  Protestant 
Episcopal.  Practically  an  illustrated  news  maga- 
zine. Uses  both  short  and  serial  stories,  and 
sketches  for  cliildren,  poetry,  illustrated  descriptive 
and  travel  articles,  and  in  short  all  material  of  a 
good  wholesome  character  chat  is  adapted  to  a 
family  magazine.     New  York. 

Church,  The.  Weekly.  A  journal  of  American  church- 
manship.  A  new  publication,  "For  the  present 
we  are  not  paying  for  contributions.  In  the  course 
of  the  next  six  months  we  expect  to  be  in  a  position 
to  purchase  a  limited  amount  of  manuscripts." 
Boston,  Mass. 

Christian  Herald,  Weekly.  Illustrated.  A  letter 
from  the  publisher  states  that  they  accept  some 
miscellaneous  contributions,  but  are  usually  too 
abundantly  supplied.  They  pay  at  the  rate  of  $5.00 
to  $50.00  per  thousand  words,  depending  on  value. 
"We  use  two  serials  a  year,  publish  a  short  story 
weekly,  but  never  children's  stories.  We  have  a 
Household  Department,  and  occasionally  buy  poetry 
if  exceptionally  good.  We  do  not  publish  articles 
of  travel,  unless  they  deal  with  missionary  effort." 
New  York. 

Christian  Advocate,  The.  Weekly.  Uses  general 
miscellany  adapted  to  the  church  and  home  paper. 
Can  not  be  considered  a  favorable  market  for  miscel- 
laneous contributions,  as  the  editor  writes:  "We 
are  overwhelmed  with  voluntary  contributions. 
Our  rates  of  payment  run  upon  no  direct  plan,  but 
are  based  upon  the  individual  value  of  the  articles 
and  the  name  of  the  writers."     New  York. 

Independent,  The.  Weekly.  An  evangelical  (not  de- 
nominational) journal,  devoted  to  the  church,  the 
home,  general  literature  and  topics  of  the  times.  A 
journal  of  the  very  first  rank  in  its  appreciation   of 


48  FIVE    HUNDRED    PLACES 

good  literature.  Atlnrds  a  market  for  the  best 
verse,  and  for  short  stories,  not  exceeding  G,000 
words,  which  must  be  thoroughly  wholesome  and 
moral  in  tone,  but  which  need  not  be  of  a  religious 
character,  and  which  must  be  strong  and  of  good 
literary  quality.  Articles  of  information,  travel 
and  descriptive  articles;  and  articles  bearing  upon 
timely  topics,  social,  religious,  and  scientific.  New 
York. 

Living  Church,  The.  Weekly.  Protestant  Episcopal. 
"We  desire  short  stories,  not  sentimental,  and  some- 
times continued  stories  if  the  moral  and  method  be 
elevating.  We  sometimes  buy  children's  stories 
especially  if  suited  to  some  of  the  church  seasons. 
A  great  deal  of  our  matter  is  of  such  special  and 
ecclesiastical  character  that  we  should  probably  not 
receive  anything  suitable  from  miscellaneous  con- 
tributors. Short  stories  should  be  from  1,000  to 
2,000  words,  and  the  chapters  of  serials  about  the 
same,"     Chicago,  111, 

Lutheran  Evangelist.  Weekly.  Generally  speaking, 
this  publication  is  not  in  the  market  for  contribu- 
tions. It  uses  material  of  particular  interest  to  its 
church,  and  this  is  usually  supplied  by  special 
arrangement  with  a  few  writers.  Occasionally  a 
short  story  or  children's  story  is  bought,  and  paid 
for  at  the  rate  of  .$1.50  to  •I'.S.OO;  but  as  a  rule  these 
are  accepted  onlj'  from  writers  with  whom  the  paper 
has  some  special  acquaintance.     Dayton,  Ohio. 

Messenger  of  the  Sacred  Heart,  )      The  former  is  the 
Pilgrim,  The.  \  organ  of  the  League 

of  the  Sacred  Heart ;  the  latter  is  devoted  to  the 
interests  of  the  Shrine  of  Our  Lady  of  the  Sodalities, 
etc.  Major  portion  of  articles  in  both  magazines 
are  contributed  by  Catholic  writers,  and  upon  re- 
ligious subjects.  But  stories  are  also  accepted, 
both    serial    and    complete    single   number   stories, 


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which  are  of  a  healthy,  cleanly  tone.  Short  stories 
for  children,  sketches,  etc.,  are  also  used  in  The  Pil- 
grim. Poems,  if  of  decided  literary  merit,  are  also 
accepted.  No  specified  rates  of  remuneration. 
The  editor  writes  us,  however,  that  they  are  said  to 
pay  higher  prices  than  most  religious  publications, 
The  rates  comparing  very  favorably  with  those  of 
the  high-class  secular  magazines.  The  Apostleship 
of  Prayer,  27  W.  Sixteenth  St.,  New  York. 

/OuTLooK,  The.  Illustrated.  Weekly.  A  family  magazine. 
"Always  glad  to  receive  contributions  sent  for  ex- 
amination. No  absolute  and  fixed  rate  of  payment, 
but  average  from  $7.00  to  $10.00  per  thousand 
words.  Payment  always  made  immediately  after 
acceptance.  Uses  serial  stories,  but  contributors 
should  correspond  regarding  these  before  sending 
manuscripts  forward.  Short  stories  and  children's 
stories  are  always  in  demand.  Generall}^  speaking, 
the  shorter  the  story  the  better  are  its  chances  for 
acceptance.  From  2,000  to  3,000  words  is  a  good 
length,  although  we  sometimes  take  stories  of  5,000 
to  6,000  worf?s.  We  have  a  household  department 
called  The  Home  Club,  and  we  also  print  articles 
in  the  body  of  the  magazine  which  relate  more  espe- 
cially to  the  woman's  side  of  life.  We  buy  poetry 
and  travel  articles  occasionally.  In  general,  the 
thing  we  want  most  is  short,  accurately  written 
articles  upon  subjects  of  present  moment  and  dis- 
tinct timeliness.  Anything  which  has  to  do  with 
the  progressive  movements  of  the  world  in  any  di- 
rection will  be  read  by  us  with  interest."  The 
Outlook  is  a  religious  journal,  but  above  all  is  intent 
on  furnishing  information  and  profitable  reading 
for  the  family  circle.     613  Astor  Place,  New  York. 

Ram's  Horn,  The.  Illustrated.  Weekly.  "Being  a 
small  paper  of  unique  character,  with  three  editors 
in  active  service,  we  are  able  to  use  but  little  con- 
tributed   matter.     We    contract    for    such    as   we 


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FIVE   HUNDRED   PLACES 


desire,  which  is  not  very  much,  and  do  not  invite 
contributions,  though  we  pay  liberally  for  available 
matter."  We  would  add  that  we  learn  of  the  oc- 
casional acceptance  by  this  journal  of  material  es- 
pecially adapted  to  their  needs.  Secure  a  copy  of 
the  paper  and  examine  it  before  you  olfer  contribu- 
tions.    Chicago,  111. 


Alabama.  .  .Birmingham 


Arkansas 
Calif'nia 
Conn.  .  .  , 
Georgia  . 
Illinois .  . 


Montgomery 
Little  Rock 

San  Francisco 

Hartford  .  . 

Atlanta    .... 

Chicago    .... 


Alabama  Chkistian  Advocate. 
Weekly.  Meth- Episcopal. 


Weekly. 
Weekly. 
Weekly. 
Weekly. 


Weekly. 


Indiana  .  .  Indianapolis 


Kentucky 
Kentucky, 


Notre    Dame 
Louisville.  .  . 

Louisville.  .  . 


Louisiana.  New  Orleans 


Alabama  Baptist. 

Arkansas  Baptist. 

Arkansas  Methodist. 

Christian  Advocate. 

Methodist. 

Connecticut  Catholic 

Weekly.     Catholic. 

Christian  Index. 

Baptist. 

The  Advance.  Weekly.  Cong, 

The  Interior.    Weekly.    Pres. 

The  Living  Church.     Weekly. 

Episcopalian. 

The  Standard.    Weekly.    Bap. 

The  Western  Catholic. 

Weekly.     Catholic, 

Northwestern  Christian 

Advocate.  Methodist. 

Indiana  Baptist.  Weekly. 

National  Presbyterian, 

Presbyterian. 

Ave  Marie.     Monthly. 

Catholic. 

Christian  Observer. 

Presbyterian. 

Western  Recorder. 

Baptist. 

Methodist. 

Christian  Advocate,    Weekly. 

Methodist, 


Weekly, 
Weekly, 


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51 


Maryland  .  Baltimore    .  .    The  Catholic  Mirror, 

Weekly.     Catholic. 
Mass Boston Banner  of  Light.  "Weekly. 

Spiritualist. 

Christian  Leader.        Weekly. 

Universalist. 

Christian  Register.     Weekly. 

Unitarian. 

CoNGREGATiONALisT.       Weekly. 

Congregationalist. 

Contributor.    Monthly. 

Evangelical. 

Pilot.     Weekly.     Catholic. 

Watchman.    Weekly.    Baptist. 

Zion's    Herald.  Weekly. 

Methodist  Episcopal. 
Michigan.  .Detroit Christian  Advocate.    Weekly. 

Methodist. 

Michigan  Christian  Advocate. 

Methodist. 

American     Baptist.     Weekly. 

Boston. 

Christian  Advocate.    Weekly. 

Methodist. 

Christian  Evangelist. 

Weekly.     Christian. 

Inland. 

Christian  Endeavor. 

American  Missionary. 

Monthly.    Congregationalist. 

Catholic  News.     Weekly. 

Christian  Advocate. 

Methodist. 

Evangelist.      Weekly.      Pres. 

Examiner.     Weekly.    Baptist. 

Freeman's  Journal.     Weekly. 

Catholic. 

Observer.       Weekly.      Evan. 


Missouri.  .St.  Louis 


New  York.  .N.  Y.  City 


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FIVE    HUNDRED   PLACES 


Ohio Cincinnati 


Penn Philadelphia 


Pittsburg. 


Tennessee.  Nashville. 


Christian  Standard. 
Weekly.     Christian. 
Hkkald  and  Pkesbyteu. 
Weekly.     Presbyterian. 
Christian  Standard. 
Weekly.     Inter-denom. 
Lutheran  Observer. 
Weekly.     Lutheran. 
Preshvterian. 
Christian  Advocate. 
Weekly.     Meth-Episcopal. 
Pkesbytekian  Banner. 
Weekly. 

Christian  Advocate. 
Weekly.   Meth-Episcopal. 


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SPORTING, 


Following  is  a  list  of  journals  devoted  to  outdoor 
sports  and  amusements.  The  notes  accompanying  each 
title  show  the  classes  of  material  used,  but  we  are  sorry 
to  state  that  few,  if  any,  among  these  pay  for  miscellane- 
ous contributions.  The}^  depend  mainly  upon  amateur 
writers,  and  sportsmen  who  wish  to  see  themselves  in 
print  with  accounts  of  their  own  adventures. 

American  Angler.     Monthly.  68  pp.     New  York. 

American  Field,  The.  Weekly.  16  pp.  Devoted  to 
field  sports.  Uses  articles  on  hunting  and  fishing, 
narratives  of  personal  adventure,  and  descriptions 
cf  sporting  events.     Chicago,  111. 

*Clipper,  The.  Weekly.  16  pp.  Uses  short  stories,  de- 
scriptions of  sporting  events,  and  matter  that  is  of 
especial  interest  to  the  dramatic  professions.  Maxi- 
mum length,  about  1,500  words.     New  York. 

Field  and  Stream.  Monthly.  48  pp.  Illustrated.  Stand- 
ard magazine  size.  Devoted,  as  its  name  implies, 
to  out-of-door  matters,  the  gun  and  the  rod,  travel, 
etc.  We  observe  that  it  uses  some  stories, as  well  as 
matter  that  is  purely  descriptive.     New  York. 

Forest  and  Stream.  Weekly.  32  pp.  A  journal  for 
shooters  and  anglers,  yachtsmen,  canoeists,  and 
owners  of  fine  dogs.  Uses  stories,  accounts  of  shoot- 
ing and  fishing  trips,  and  practical,  instructive  arti- 
cles pertaining  to  woodcraft.     New  York. 


k 


*Thi9  publication  pa;s  for  aU  accepted  material. 


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Gamelani).  Monthl3^  Illustrated.  16  pp.  A  magazine 
of  the  rod  and  the  gun.  Uses  material  of  interest 
to  the  sportsman  and  naturalist.  Articles  on  wild 
nature,  out-of-door  life,  and  sport  with  rod  and 
gun.  Also  articles  on  natural  history,  natural  sci- 
ence and  landscaperj'.  Articles  accompanied  by 
illustrations  are  especially  acceptable.  Short  ar- 
ticles only.     New  York. 

*OuTiNG.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  12<S  pp.  A  high-class 
magazine,  devoted  to  hunting,  fishing,  and  outdoor 
sports.  Attention  paid  to  bicycling,  football,  and 
all  athletic  sports.  Uses  travel  sketches,  particu- 
larly narratives  of  personal  adventure.  Short  stor- 
ies and  serials  also,  particularly  such  as  deal 
with  sports  and  adventure.  Material  accompanied 
by   illustrations  especially  acceptable.     New  York. 

Rod,  Grx  AND  Kexnel.  Bi-weekly.  Illustrated.  16  pp. 
Uses  articles  on  field  sports  and  the  kennel,  and 
short  articles  on  natural  history.  Articles  should 
not  exceed  -4,000  words.     Louisville,  Kentucky. 

Spirit  of  the  Times.  Weekly.  8  pp.  Uses  material  re- 
lating to  sporting  and  descriptions  of  sporting 
events.     Philadelphia,   Pa. 


*rhig  publication  pays  for  much  material,  but  uses  also  much  that  is 
contributed  (jratis. 


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SYNDICATES. 


The  Literary  Syndicate  is  one  of  the  modern  out- 
growths of  the  business  of  literature.  The  "syndicate" 
may  be  a  corporation,  firm,  or  individual  operating  un- 
der this  title,  who  buys  literary  material  direct  from 
the  author  and  offers  it  for  sale  in  the  general  market. 
Usually  it  is  offered  simultaneously  to  many  publica- 
tions, widely  scattered.  There  are  two  methods  of  syn- 
dicating— one  by  offering  manifold  printed  copies  ;  the 
other  by  having  stereotype  plates  of  the  material  and 
sending  these  direct  to  the  publications  which  are  to 
use  it.  In  either  case  there  is  an  agreement  between  the 
syndicate  and  the  periodicals  or  newspapers  that  the 
matter  shall  not  be  published  until  a  certain  date.  The 
newspapers  are  the  chief  patrons  of  the  syndicates,  al- 
though now  a  number  of  the  minor  magazines  are  very 
largely  made  up  from  syndicate  matter. 

The  syndicates  buy  almost  anything  that  is  within 
the  scope  of  newspapers  or  magazines :  Stories,  both 
serial  and  short,  articles  of  travel  and  description,  feat- 
ure articles,  especially  when  same  are  accompanied 
by  material  for  illustration,  humorous  matter  and  occa- 
sionally verses.  News  is  less  often  available  syndicate 
matter,  although  The  American  Press  Association  does 
buy  and  supply  such  to  its  large  clientele  of  newspapers, 
but  secures  it  mainly  through  its  own  regular  channels. 
"Feature  articles"    are  more  in  demand   than   anything 

Lelse,  by  these  concerns.  Many  of  them  are  buying  stor- 
ies only  or  mainly  when  they  get  with  them  the  signa- 
ture of  a  celebrated  writer.  Still  really  good  short 
stories  of  1,500  to   5,000   words,   which  are  in   line  for 


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nfiwspaper  use,  may  properly  be  offered  to  them.  The 
rates  paid  by  the  syndicates  are  usually  somewhat  better 
than  could  be  obtained  for  the  eame  material  from  indi- 
vidual newspapers,  although  this  is  not  always  the  case. 
Tlie  following  list  includes  all  the  sj'ndicates  of  impor- 
tance in  the  United  States. 

American  Press  Association,  The.  This  syndicate 
furnishes  material  to  the  press  wholly  in  plates. 
Does  not  buy  short  stories  under  6,000  words;  buys 
novelettes  from  6,000  to  20,000  words,  for  which  the 
ordinary  rate  of  payment  is  $5.00  per  one  thou- 
sand words.  Uses  travel  articles,  but  not  often 
except  by  special  arrangement.  Always  in  the  mar- 
ket for  "feature  articles,"  and  for  good  timely 
descriptive  articles  of  500  to  1,000  words;  pays  a 
little  more  if  accompanied  by  one  or  two  illustra- 
tions. Ten  dollars  per  thousand  words  is  the  average 
rate  of  payment  for  such  articles.     New  York. 

A.  N.  Kellogg  Newspaper  Co.  This  syndicate  fur- 
nishes plate  matter  for  country  papers.  They  use 
the  general  miscellany  of  newspaper  material,  but 
are  not  often  open  to  miscellaneous  contributions.  A 
recent  note  from  them  states  that  they  do  not  at 
present  desire  anything,  being  overstocked  and  only 
buying  such  manuscripts  as  are  especially  ordered. 
Chicago,  111. 

S.  S.  McClure  Syndicate.  Buys  general  miscellany 
adapted  to  newspaper  publication,  as  well  as  mate- 
rial for  McClure's  Magazine,  which  is  under  the 
same  ownership.     New  York. 

TiLLOTSox  &  Sons.  A  branch  of  an  English  syndicate. 
Confines  itself  largel}^  if  not  entirely,  to  fiction.  A 
specialty  with  this  syndicate  is  to  furnish  short 
stories  of  1,500  to  2,000  words  to  the  daily  newspa- 
pers.    It  will  use  only  bright,  dramatic  stories  that 


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are  full  of  movement.  Uses  also  short  stories  of 
4,000  to  6,000  words,  and  short  and  long  serials. 
The  latter,  however,  are  usually  obtained  from  the 
English  house.     New  York. 

A  good  feature  with  all  these  syndicates  is  that 
they  pay  promptly  upon  acceptance,  and  do  not  compel 
writers  to  await  the  sometimes  tedious  course  of  publica- 
tion. 


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MISCELLANEOUS. 


AuTOMOBiLK,  The.  Monthly.     Illustrated.    A  high  class 

magazine,   devoted   to  the  horseless   vehicle.     It  is 

announced  that  it  will  contain   exhaustive  informa- 

.  tion  pertaining  to  the  development  and  evolution  of 

modern  propulsion.     New  York. 

American  Catholic  Quarterly  Review.  Quarterly. 
Articles  relating  to  Catholicism.     Philadelphia,  Pa. 

American  Anthropologist.  Quarterly.  Articles  re- 
lating to  American  Anthropology.  Washington, 
D.  C. 

American  Meteorological  Journal.  Monthly.  Arti- 
cles relating  to  meteorology  and  climatology.  Bos- 
ton, Mass. 

American  Journal  of  Education.  Monthly.  4(>  pp. 
Uses  articles  upon  pedagogj',  and  such  as  are  of 
practical  value  in    the    school-room.  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

American  Journal  of  Politics.  Monthly.  Articles  re- 
lating to  politics  and  sociology.     New  York. 

Art  Interchange,  The.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  Its 
scope  includes  fine  art,  decorative  art,  architecture, 
wood  carving, miniature  painting, artists'  biography, 
art  criticism,  drawing  for  illustration,  sketching, 
embroidery,  photography,  and  home  decoration. 
New  York. 

Art  Amateur.  Monthly.  Illustrated.  Articles  relating 
to  art  and  decoration.     New  York. 


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Banner  of  Gold,  The.  Weekly.  Illustrated.  16  pp. 
Uses  short  stories,  articles  of  information, biograph- 
ical sketches,  and  verse.  Has  a  department  for 
women,  children  and  the  home.  Is  the  organ  of 
the  Keeley  League.     Chicago,  III. 

Bicycling  World,  The.  The  editor  writes  that  it  pays 
for  contributions  when  they  are  of  special  merit  and 
are  of  interest  to  the  general  reader  of  a  bicycling 
journal.     Boston. 

Cassier's  Magazine.  Monthly.  Uses  articles  on  en- 
gineering, steam  power,  electricity,  etc.   New  York. 

Coming  Age,  The.  A  review  of  constructive  thought, 
discusses  education,  religion,  sociology,  ethics,  etc. 
UfCS  interviews  with  eminent  men  and  women,  fic- 
tion, biography,  and  travel.     Boston. 

Cycle  Age,  The.  The  editor  states  that  anything  that 
is  of  financial  importance  to  the  members  of  the 
cycle  industry  and  trade  in  this  and  other  countries 
will  be  acceptable.  Rates  $2.00  to  5^3.00  per  col- 
umn.    Chicago. 

yCRixic,  The.  A  high  class  literary  journal  devoted  to 
criticism,  reviews,  and  topics  directly  connected 
with  literature.     New  York. 

Criterion,  The.  A  bright  spicy  journal,  devoted  mainly 
to  the  stage,  music,  and  kindred  matters.  AVe  ob- 
serve that  it  uses  each  week  from  one  to  three  short 
stories,  which  must  be  either  distinctly  humorous 
or  of  a  human,  virile  sort  v\'hich  contain  the  element 
of  go  from  start  to  finish.  These  stories  are  usually 
about  1,000  words  each.     New  York. 

Dial,  The.  Semi-Monthly ,  Literary  and  educational. 
Chicago,   111. 

Engineering  Magazine.  Monthly.  Mining,  engineer- 
ing, architectural,  and  industrial.  New  York. 


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Ev'nv  Month.  Montlily.  A  music  and  literary  journal. 
Uses  some  short  stories  Jind  miscellaneous  articles. 
New  York. 

Greex  Ba(;,  The.  Monthly.  A  journal  of  particular 
interest  to  lawyers:  and  besides  reports  upon  prac- 
tical matters  and  biograpliical  sketches  of  promi- 
nent pleaders,  contains  articles  which  deal  with  the 
antique,  quaint,  curious,  and  unusual  in  the  prac- 
tice of  the  law.  Pays  fairly  for  material  adapted 
for  its  use.  Boston,  Mass. 

Journal  of  Education,  The.  "Weekly,  16  pp.  An  ed- 
ucational journal  of  the  highest  rank.  Uses  prac- 
tical articles  dealing  with  the  work  of  the  teacher. 
Short  articles  preferred,  and  those  which  set  forth 
advanced  practices  in  school-room  work.  Boston 
Mass. 

Land  and  Water.  Devoted  to  all  kinds  of  sport.  Bos- 
ton. 

Mining  Industry  AND  Tradesman,  The.  Weekly.  16  pp. 
A  technical  journal  devoted  to  mining,  milling,  en- 
gineering, and  metallurgy.  Publishes  correspon- 
dence and  mining  news  from  all  the  mountain  States 
and  Territories.  Aims  to  publish  all  the  late  and 
valuable  information  in  regard  to  above  interests. 
Denver,  Col. 

Music,  Song  and  Home.  As  its  title  indicates,  a  journal 
devoted  mainly  to  the  music-loving  world.  We  find 
in  it  articles  dealing  with  song  and  music,  the  short 
story,  some  poems,  and  several  pages  of  musical 
compositions.     New  York. 

MoNiST,  The.  A  sociological  quarterly.  Publishes  es- 
says and  articles  of  a  controversial  nature,  upon 
religious  and  sociological  topics.  Chicago,  111. 

Musical  Courier,  The.  Union  Square,    New  York. 


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Musical  America.  Some  original  matter  ia  the  line  of 
biographies  of  celebrities,  or  reviews  of  plays  and 
operas  are  used  in  each  issue.     New  York. 

Nation,  The.  Weekly.  An  independent  political  and 
literary  review  of  the  highest  grade.  New  York. 

News  Letter.  A  journal  of  the  times.  Uses  short 
stories.     San  Francisco. 

New  World,  The.  Quarterly.  200  pp.  A  quarterly 
review  of  ethics,  religion,  and  theology,  using  arti- 
cles of  the  very  highest  class  dealing  with  these 
subjects.  Also  devotes  much  space  to  reviews  of 
important  books,  written  by  specialists.  Boston, 
Mass. 

Political  Science  Quarterly.  Quarterly.  200  pp.  Ar- 
ticles on  politics,  economics,  and  public  law.  Co- 
lumbia College,  New  York. 

Saturday  Evening  Post,  The.  Illustrated.  Recently 
purchased  by  The  Ladies'  Home  Journal,  and  now 
conducted  with  the  enterprise  and  literary  skill 
which  have  always  characterized  the  latter  journal. 
Is  in  the  market  for  the  very  best  in  fiction  (1,500  to 
5,000  words),  and  the  miscellany  adapted  to  a  high 
class  family  journal.   Philadelphia. 

Scientific  American.  Weekly.  Illustrated.  24  pp.  Uses 
scientific,  mechanical,  and  engineering  articles, 
accounts  of  important  discoveries,  etc.,  not  over 
1,000  words.   The  Scientific  American,  New  York. 

Science.  Weekly.  20  pp.  Uses  articles  upon  science 
only.  New  York. 

Success.  Illustrated.  Devoted  to  articles,  stories,  and 
sketches  that  will  show  how  success  in  different 
walks  of  life  has  been  attained.  Much  space  is 
devoted  to  illustrated  biographical  sketches  of  suc- 
cessful men.  New  York. 


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Sunday  Reading.  The  needs  of  this  magazine  are  indi- 
cated b}"  its  title.  New  York. 

Teachers'  Quarterly.  Educational.  New  York. 

Teacher's  World,  The.  Can  make  use  of  anj'thing 
that  mother  or  teacher  would  read  to  her  little  ones. 
Nature  studies,  stories,  or  anecdotes  throwing  light 
on  the  habits  of  birds,  beasts,  insects,  or  anything 
tending  to  inculcate  human  precepts.  Brief,  simple 
articles  desired.     New   York. 

Tradesman,  The.  ISIonthly.  Illustrated.  A  journal  de- 
voted to  the  progress  of  industry  throughout  the 
South.  Uses  correspondence  and  descriptive  arti- 
cles upon  new  and  important  industries,  inventions, 
agricultural  developments,  etc.  Receives  most  of 
its  material  from  regular  correspondents,  but  will 
pay  well  for  new  and  exact  information  within  its 
special  field.     Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

Union  Signal,  The.  Weekly.  16  pp.  Organ  of  the  Wo- 
man's Christian  Union.  Uses  short  stories,  poetry, 
and  miscellaneous  articles  which  are  particularly  in 
line  with  the  movement  of  which  this  journal  is  the 
advocate.  Has  a  Household  Department  and  a  De- 
partment for  Children.  Uses  not  onlj'  articles  de- 
voted to  the  cause  of  temperance,  but  those  which 
discuss  ways  and  means  for  liettering  the  conditions 
of  the  lower  classes.  Short  articles  and  stories  have 
more  attention  than  longer  ones.     Chicago,  111. 

Wasp,  The.  Weekly.  16  pp.  A  journal  of  society,  hu- 
mor, and  timely  topics.  Publishes  one  short  story 
each  week,  for  which  it  pays  at  the  rate  of  $5.00  a 
column  of  about  eight  hundred  words.  Tales  to  be 
acceptable  should  be  from  1,000  to  1,500  words  in 
length  ;  and  we  observe  that  they  usuall}'  treat  of 
some  phase  of  society  life.    San  Francisco,   Calif. 


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Word  and  Works.  Illustrated.  24  pp.  A  publication 
conducted  under  the  management  of  Rev.  I.R.  Hicks, 
the  famous  weather  prophet.  A  peculiar  publication, 
seemingly  devoted  mainly  to  an  exposition  of  Mr. 
Hicks'  theories.  It  contains  an  excellent  home  de- 
partment, in  which  we  find  a  general  household  mis- 
cellany,a  department  devoted  to  progress  in  science, 
and  we  observe  considerable  poetry.  St.  Louis,  Mo. 


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PUBLICATIONS  THAT  USE  SERIALS. 


We  present  herewith  a  list  of  periodicals  (not  in- 
eluding  juveniles)  that  use  serial  stories.  The  needs  of 
these  differ  so  greatly  that  it  would  not  be  possible  to 
give  here  a  statement  of  the  various  styles  of  work  de- 
manded by  the  different  publications.  As  the  expense 
of  sending  large  Mss.  is  considerable,  and  there  would 
be  much  dela}-  in  sending  a  story  the  rounds  until  the 
proper  place  was  arrived  at,  we  would  advise  writers,  in 
all  cases,  before  submitting  a  manuscript  of  this  kind  to 
correspond  with  editors  regarding  it.  Advise  them  as 
briefly  as  possible,  what  you  have  to  offer,  and  find  if  it 
would  be  within  their   scope  and  if  they  care  to  read  it. 

"With  certain  publications,  the  acceptance  of  a  serial 
story  depends  much  upon  its  conforming  to  certain 
standards, and  upon  the  technical  care  with  which  it  has 
been  made  ready  for  the  press.  AVhenever  desired,  the 
compilers  of  this  book  will  examine  such  Mss.  carefully 
and  give  an  opinion  as  to  what  periodicals  they  are  best 
adapted  to.  They  will  also  advise  regarding  the  con- 
struction, and  will  revise,  correct,  and  give  a  personal 
letter  of  criticism.  The  charges  for  this  work  have  been 
put  at  a  moderate  price,  so  that  any  who  wish  the  bene- 
fit of  experienced  criticism, and  advice  as  to  the  very  best 
market,  may  have  it  without  undue  expense.  "NVe  invite 
attention  to  page  1,  where  fuller  details  regarding  this 
branch  of  our  work  are  given. 

Atlantic  Moxthly.     Boston. 
Century  Magazine.     New  York. 
Churchman, The.     New  York. 
Cosmopolitan  Magazine,  New  York. 


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Detroit  Free  Press,  The.     Detroit,  Mich. 

Family  Story  Paper.     New  York. 

Farm  and  Fireside.     Springfield,  Ohio. 

Fireside  Companion.     New  York. 

Frank  Leslie's  Popular  Monthly.     New  York. 

Frank  Leslie's  Weekly.     New  York. 

Happy  Hours.     Augusta,  Maine. 

Harper's  Bazar.     New  York. 

Harper's  Monthly.     New  York. 

Harper's  Weekly.     New  Y^ork. 

Hearthstone,  The.     New  York. 

Home,  The.     Boston. 

Housekeeper,  The.     Minneapolis,  Minn. 

Housewife,  The.     New  Y'ork. 

Ladies*  Home  Journal.     Philadelphia. 

Womans'  Home  Companion.     Springfield,  Ohio. 

Ledger.     Chicago. 

Ledger  Monthly.     New  York. 

McClure's  Magazine.     New  York. 

Munsey's  Magazine.     New  York. 

Neat  England  Magazine.     Boston. 

National  Magazine.     Boston. 

New  York  Weekly.     New  York. 

Outing.     New  York. 

People's  Home  Journal.     New  York. 

Record,  The.     Chicago. 

Saturday  Night.     Philadelphia. 

Scribner's  Magazine.     New  York. 

Sunny  South,  The.     Atlanta,  Ga. 


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LIST  OF  PUBLISHING  HOUSES. 


American  Book  Company.     New  York. 
School  Books. 

American  Sunday  School  Union.  Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Religious  and  Juvenile  Books. 

Altemus,  Henky.     Philadelphia. 
General  Publisher. 

American  Baptist  Publication   Society.     Philadelphia, 
Pa.     Religious  and  Sunday  School  Publications. 

Appleton,  D.  &  Co.     New  York. 
General  Publishers.   Science. 

Armstrong,  A.  C.  &  Sons.     New  York. 
General  and  Religious. 

Arnold,  Edward.     New  York. 
General  Publisher. 

Bardeen,  C.  W.    Syracuse,  New  York. 

General  Publisher.      School  Books   and  Teachers' 
Aids. 

Baker  &  Taylor  Co.,  The.     New  York. 
General  Publishers.     Religious. 

Baird,  Henry  Cherry,   &  Co.     Philadelphia,   Pa.     Sci- 
entific. 

Badger,  Richard  G.  &  Co.     Boston,  Mass. 
General  Publishers. 

Barnes,  A.   S.  &  Co,     New  York. 

General  Publishers.     Educational  Works,   Fiction. 


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Benziger  Bros      New  York. 
Catholic. 

Bloch  Pcblishixg  Co.    Cincinnati,  Ohio. 
Jewish. 

Bowen-Merrill  Co.     Indianapolis,   Incl. 

General  Publishers.     Law  and  Historical  Books. 

Bonner's  Sons,  Robert.     New  York. 
Fiction. 

Brentano's.     New  York. 

Miscellaneous  Books,  Translations  and  Art   Works. 

Browne,  Charles  E.  &  Co.     Boston,  Mass. 
General  Publishers. 

Century  Co.,  The.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

Clark  Co.,  The.     Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

Law  and  Miscellaneous  Books.     Americana,  Politi- 
cal Economy. 

CoATEs,  H.  T.  &  Co.     Philadelphia,  Pa. 

General  Publishers. 
CoMSTocK,  Wm.  T.     New  York. 

Architectural  Books. 

Crowell,  Thomas  Y.  &  Co.     New  York. 

General  Publishers.     Juvenile,    Political  Economy. 

Cumberland  Presbyteria:m  Publishing  Co.      Nashville, 
Tenn.     Religious  and  Sunday  School   publications. 

CuRTS  &  Jennings.     Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

Religiovis  and  Sunday  School  publications. 

Dana,  Estes  &  Co.     Boston,  Mass. 
General  Publishers. 

Dillingham,  G.  W.  &  Co.    New  York. 
Fiction. 


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DoDD,  jNIead  &  Co.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

DouBLKDAY  &  McCluke  Co.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

DoxEY,  William.     San  Francisco,  Cal. 

Gives  special  attention  to  work  dealing  with   Cali- 
fornia subjects,  and  to  western  writers. 

DuTTON,  E.  p.  &  Co.     New  York. 

Religious  and  Juvenile  Books  and  Booklets. 

Editor  Publishixg  Co.,  The.     Cincinnati. 
General  Publishers. 

Ellis,  Geo.  H.     Boston,  Mass. 

Religion,  Theology,  and  Bible  Criticism.     Unitarian. 

Fenxo,  R.  F.  &  Co.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

Forbes  <fe  Co.     Chicago,  111. 
General  Publishers. 

Fords,  Howard  &  Hulbert.     New  York. 

Religion,    Theolog\%    Biblical    Criticism.      General 
Publishers. 

Funk  &  Wagnalls  Co.     New  York. 

General  Publisherp,  and  Publishers  of   Subscription 
Books.     Prohibition  and  Religious  Books. 

Fowler,  Wells  &  Co.     New  York. 

IMiilosophy  and  Science.     Phrenology. 

Grig<;s,  S.  C.  &  Co.     Chicago,  111. 
General  Publishers. 

GiNN  &  Co.     Boston,  Mass. 

Philosophy,  Science,  and  Education.    School  Books. 

Hahnemann  Publishin(;  House.     New  York. 
Medical  Books      Homa'opathic. 


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Hakper  Bros.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

Heath,  D,  C.  &  Co.     Boston.  Mass. 
Educational  Books. 

Herrick,  E.  E.  &  Co.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

Holt,  Henry  &  <  o.     New  York. 

General  Publishers.     Educational. 

Home  Publishing  Co.,  The.     New  York. 
Fiction. 

Houghton,  Mifflin  &  Co.     Boston,  Mass. 
General  Publishers. 

Jacobs,  George  W.  &  Co.     Philadelphia,  Pa. 
General  Publishers. 

JuDD,  Orange,  Co.     New  York. 

Agriculture,  Horticulture,  and  Rural  Art. 

Lane,  John.     New  York. 
General  Publisher. 

Longmanns,  Green  &  Co.     New  York. 

History,  Biography,  and  Economics.     General  Pub- 
lishers. 

Lothrop,  D.  &  Co.     Boston,  Mass. 

General  Publishers.     Juvenile  and  Keligious  Books. 

LoYELL,  Coryell  &  Co.     New  York. 
General  Publishers.     Fiction. 

Littell,  Brown  &  Co.     Boston,  Mass. 

General  Publishers.     Civics,  Politics  and  Histoiy. 

LiPPiNCOTT,  J.  B.  &  Co.     Philadelphia,  Pa. 
General  Publishers. 

Lee  &  Shepard.     Boston,  Mass. 
General  Publishers. 


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Laiko  cv:  Lee.     Chicago,  IlL 
General  Publishers. 

McKay,  David.     Philadelphia,  Pa. 
General  Publisher. 

Macmillan  &  Co.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

Murphy,  John  &  Co.     Baltimore,  Md. 
Catholic  Books. 

MuNROE,  George.     Ne'.v  York. 
Fiction. 

McLaughlin  Bros.     New  York. 
Juvenile  and  Toy  Books. 

McClurg,  a.  C.  &  Co.     Chicago,  111. 

History,  Biography,  and  Economics.     General  Pub- 
lishers. 

Nelson,  Thomas  &  Sons.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

New  Amsterdam  Book  Co.     New  York. 
General  Publishers. 

Open  Court  Publishing  Co.,  The.     Chicago,  111. 
Law,  Science,  Philosophy,  and  Miscellany. 

Ogilvie,  J.  S.     New  York. 
General  Publisher. 

Page,  L.  C.  &  Co.     Boston,  Mass. 
General  Publishers. 

Penn  Publishing  Co.     Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Recitations  and  Declamations.  Books  for  Girls. 

Pustet  &  Co.     New  York. 
Catholic. 

Presbyterian  Board  of  Publication.    Philadelphia,  Pa. 
Religious    and  Sunday  School  Books. 


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